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What is the most inferior portion of the pharynx that connects to the larynx?
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cricoid cartilage
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What is pharynx and larynx?
The pharynx is the part of your throat that connects your inner nose to your throat. It is the part of your throat at the back of your mouth. Just below that is the larynx, which contains your vocal cords. Below the larynx is your trachea which leads down into you left and right bronchi which are connected to your lungs.
What is pharyngitis?
Pharyngitis means "Inflammation of the Pharynx" or throat inflammation.
Is there a difference between the throat and the pharynx?
the throat is the whole structure that involves the pharynx and the larynx and lies at the front of the neck . So, it refers to the entire respiratory passage. the upper part of the throat is the larynx that contains the vocal cords. The space between the vocal cords is called the glottis and the folding that covers this space while swallowing is called the epiglottis. As for the pharynx, is the part of the throat that leads to the esophagus and the trachea. the trachea ( the windpipe) is the tube that connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs.
What is inflammation of the pharynx and larynx called?
Inflammation of the pharynx is called as pharyngitis. inflammation of the larynx is called as laryngitis. Usually they do not come together.
What is the larynx also known as what?
Larynx is also known as lungs. The word larynx is a medical term.
What structure connects the pharynx and trachea?
the larynx or glottis connect the pharynx and trachea
What structure connects the pharynx and the lungs?
The pharynx connects the nose and mouth to the trachea. It also serves a digestive system.
What is the name of the tube that connects the pharynx and the bronchi?
trachea .
What is the significance of the larynx in terms of the respiratory system?
It connects the pharynx with the trachea.
What is most inferior portion of the larynx?
The cricoid cartilage is the firm cartilaginous ring that forms the inferior portion of the larynx. It is the only complete ring of cartilage around the trachea.
What connects middle ear with nasopharynx?
the area located behind the oral cavity &between the nasal cavity & the larynx is the
What is the most inferior portion of the larynx called?
cricoid cartiliage
Which 2 channels cross in the pharynx?
The esophagus and the larynx are the two channels that originate in the pharynx. The larynx connects to the wind pipe (trachea) and the esophagus connects to the stomach via of the cardiac valve. The epiglottis is a small flap-like structure that protects the larynx (your ability to breathe) when you swallow/eat/drink.
Where does the trachea extend to?
The trachea extends from the larynx down into the lungs. Its major function is that it connects the larynx and pharynx to the lungs and allows humans to breathe.
Where does the trachea extend?
The trachea extends from the larynx down into the lungs. Its major function is that it connects the larynx and pharynx to the lungs and allows humans to breathe.
What are the branches of the trachea that lead into the lungs?
The Trachea leads to the lungs!!! hope this helped! ♥ plumplums
What is pharynx and larynx?
The pharynx is the part of your throat that connects your inner nose to your throat. It is the part of your throat at the back of your mouth. Just below that is the larynx, which contains your vocal cords. Below the larynx is your trachea which leads down into you left and right bronchi which are connected to your lungs.
