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The laryngopharynx, which is the third division, is also shared by both the respiratory and digestive system. Air, food, and fluids continue downward to the opening of the esophagus and trachea where air enters the trachea and food and fluids flow into the esophagus.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe laryngopharynx (also called the hypopharnyx) serves to direct food during swallowing, as it is continuous with the oesophagus.
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What is the function of stratified squamous epithelium that lines the oropharynx and laryngopharynx?
The oropharynx and the laryngopharynx are lined by non-keratinizing stratified squamous epithelium.
What conducts air from the nasopharynx to the laryngopharynx?
The pharynx conducts air from the nasopharynx to the laryngopharynx.
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.
The laryngopharynx is a subdivision of the?
Pharynx
Which pharynx is continuous with the esophagus?
laryngopharynx
Connects the laryngopharynx with the trachea?
larynx
What is the most inferior portion of the pharynx that connects to the larynx?
cricoid cartilage
What region of the pharynx closest to the larynx?
Pharynx is divided into nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngopharynx. Upper most part is called as nasopharynx.
What region does the esophagus and trachea diverge?
the laryngopharynx
What is continuous with the esophagus?
The laryngopharynx is continuous with the esophagus.
The first division of the pharynx?
nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngopharynx
In what pharyngeal region do the esophagus and trachea diverge?
The laryngopharynx
