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What region of the pharynx closest to the larynx?
Pharynx is divided into nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngopharynx. Upper most part is called as nasopharynx.
This tube like structure connects the mouth and esophagus?
The pharynx although its broken into the nasopharynx, the oropharynx and the laryngopharynx.
Is the portion of the pharynx used only for the transport of air.?
the Nasopharynx
Is the pharynx apart of the respiratory system?
Short answer: YES, because all air inhaled and exhaled passes through the pharynx/throat.The pharynx (or throat) is divided into 3 parts which are (from superior to inferior) nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngopharynx. The first part, the nasopharynx, is specially adapted for respiration. The 2 lower parts are adapted for both respiration and digestion as both air and food pass through them.
What body part is connected to the pharynx?
The pharynx (or throat) is leads directly to the larynx inferiorly and the nasal cavity superiorly.The first part of the pharynx (nasopharynx) touches the soft palate.The second part of the pharynx (oropharynx) touches the palatine tonsil.The final part of the pharynx (laryngopharynx) touches the oesophagus.
3 parts of the pharynx?
The areas of the pharynx are the Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, and Laryngopharynx. The nasopharynx it provides passageway for air. The oropharynx is below the nasopharynx and is for food moving downward from the mouth and for air moving to and from the nasal cavity. Lastly the laryngopharynx is below the oropharynx and is a passageway to the esophagus.
What region of the pharynx closest to the larynx?
Pharynx is divided into nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngopharynx. Upper most part is called as nasopharynx.
The first division of the pharynx?
nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngopharynx
What are the 3 parts of the pharynx?
The Nasopharynx, the Oropharynx, and the Laryngopharynx.
Which does not belong nasopharynx esophagus laryngopharynx or oropharynx?
Esophagus
Does laryngopharynx blend posteriorly into the nasopharynx?
The Oropharynx connects the two
What is the pharynx also known as?
laryngopharynx
What are the three main divisions of the larynx?
From superior to inferior: 1. Nasopharynx- air passageway only 2. Oropharynx- swallowed food and air pass through 3. Laryngopharynx- food and air pass through
This tube like structure connects the mouth and esophagus?
The pharynx although its broken into the nasopharynx, the oropharynx and the laryngopharynx.
Is the portion of the pharynx used only for the transport of air.?
the Nasopharynx
What seven passage ways lead to the pharynx?
nasopharynx, entachain tubes, pharyngeal tonsils, oropharynx, palatine tonsils, lingual tonsils, laryngopharynx
Is the pharynx apart of the respiratory system?
Short answer: YES, because all air inhaled and exhaled passes through the pharynx/throat.The pharynx (or throat) is divided into 3 parts which are (from superior to inferior) nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngopharynx. The first part, the nasopharynx, is specially adapted for respiration. The 2 lower parts are adapted for both respiration and digestion as both air and food pass through them.
