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Inflammation of the pharynx is called as pharyngitis. inflammation of the larynx is called as laryngitis. Usually they do not come together.
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What is pharyngitis?
Pharyngitis means "Inflammation of the Pharynx" or throat inflammation.
What is the chamber at the back of your mouth and nose leading to esophagus and larynx called?
The pharynx.
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 the larynx also known as what?
Larynx is also known as lungs. The word larynx is a medical term.
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 inflammation of the pharynx and the larynx?
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 medical term meaning Inflammation of the lymphatic tissue of the pharynx?
Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx or "sore throat"the -"itis" suffix means inflammation.
What is pharyngitis?
Pharyngitis means "Inflammation of the Pharynx" or throat inflammation.
Whats the difference between laryngitis and pharyngitis?
Laryngitis is inflammation of the voice box (larynx), leading to hoarseness or loss of voice. Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat. Laryngitis primarily affects the voice, while pharyngitis primarily affects the throat.
What is larygintis?
It is an inflammation of the larynx. The throat is made up of the pharynx and larynx; the former allows food to pass into the stomach, the latter is responsible for producing sound.
What structure connects the pharynx and trachea?
the larynx or glottis connect the pharynx and trachea
What is the chamber at the back of your mouth and nose leading to esophagus and larynx called?
The pharynx.
What are the pharynx and larynx?
Speech
What is above the larynx?
The pharynx
What are pharynx and larynx?
Speech
What is the middle part of the pharynx?
The middle part of the pharynx is called as oropharynx. The upper part is called as nasopharynx. The lower part is called as larynopharynx. What you see after depressing the tongue is oropharynx.
What region of the pharynx closest to the larynx?
Pharynx is divided into nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngopharynx. Upper most part is called as nasopharynx.
