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What is the purpose of the auditory tube opening into the nasopharynx?
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∙ 14y ago
To permit drainage away from the ear drum membrane.
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Channel between the middle ear and the nasopharynx?
The answer is the auditory (Eustacean) tube.
Does the auditory tube drain into the nasopharynx?
Yes it does.
What is the passage between the nasopharynx and middle ear called?
eustation tubes also known as pharyngotympanic or auditory tube
Connects the nasopharynx and the middle ear?
the auditory (pharyngotympanic) tube
What two structures does the auditory tube connect?
The middle ear & the nasopharynx
What is connected to the nasopharynx by the auditory or eustachian tube?
The ear -- specifically, the back of the eardrum or tympanic membrane
Connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx?
opening of the pharyngotympanic tube
Connects the middle ear and the nasopharynx?
eustachian tube
What is the structure of the nasopharynx that represents the anterior end of the narrow duct between the middle ear and the pharynx?
Auditory tube
The eustachian tube connects what two structures?
The function of the Eustachian tube is to help equalize pressure on either side of the eardrum. It connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx which is the area of the upper throat behind the nose.
What is the opening between the vocal cords?
eustachian tube it starts from the middle ear cavity and terminates on nasopharynx.
What is the role of a Eustachain tube?
The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear cavity to the nasopharynx. It aerates the middle ear system into the nasopharynx. Normal opening of the Eustachian tube equalizes atmospheric pressure in the middle ear, closing of the tube protects the middle ear from unwanted pressure fluctuations and loud sounds
