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The pharynx
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What is Non articulated bone?
hyoid which is located in the throat above the larynx hyoid which is located in the throat above the larynx
Are tonsils considered an organ?
Your throat is not an organ. The throat contains the larynx and pharynx organs. The larynx, commonly known as the voice box, is part of your respiratory system. The pharynx behind the mouth and nasal cavity and above the larynx and esophagus.
Where is the epiglottis located in a cat?
The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage in the cat's throat above the larynx (voice box.)
Is the larynx part of the larynx?
The larynx is part of the throat and part of the respiratory system.
Why is edema of the larynx likely to obstruct air way?
The larynx is situated just above the trachea which are tubes which carry air and oxygen to the lungs. Inflammation causes swelling of the tissues which can block the entrance to the trachea and air entry to the lungs
What are the organs of the upper respiratory tract?
The upper respiratory tract consists of all the parts above the larynx. This would include the throat, nasal cavity, sinus cavities, and the nose.
Contains the vocal cord?
Larynx.
What is the trapdoor of the larynx?
the trapdoor of the larynx is the epiglottis
What is the larynx is also known as?
Larynx is also known as lungs. The word larynx is a medical term.
What structure closes off the rest of the pharynx when we are eating so that food does not get into the larynx?
The structure that closes off the rest of the pharynx when we are eating is called the epiglottis. It is a flap-like structure located just above the larynx. When we swallow, the epiglottis covers the opening of the larynx, directing food and liquids towards the esophagus and preventing them from entering the airway.
What is the larynx also known as what?
Larynx is also known as lungs. The word larynx is a medical term.
What merges at the larynx?
The nasopharynx and the oropharynx merge into the larynx
