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What is the protion of the pharynx that extends from the uvula to the epiglottis?
The part of the pharynx superior to the soft palate is called the nasopharynx. Cone shaped projection of a soft palate is a uvula.
What is the most inferior portion of the pharynx that connects to the larynx?
The most inferior portion of the pharynx that connects to the larynx is the laryngopharynx. It extends from the epiglottis to the lower border of the cricoid cartilage. This part of the pharynx serves as a passageway for both air and food.
What part of the pharynx superior to the soft plate is called the?
The part of the pharynx superior to the soft palate is called the nasopharynx. It is located behind the nasal cavity and above the oropharynx. The nasopharynx serves as a passage for air to travel from the nasal cavity into the rest of the respiratory system.
The portion of the sternum that articulates with the clavicles is the?
The manubrium is the superior portion of the sternum and what articulates with the clavicles.
Does the pharynx have both a digestive and respiratory functions?
Yes.The pharynx ,also known as the throat is the tube at the back of the nose and mouth whjich conducts air and food into the trachea and oesophagus respectively.. Thanks... BY: @Sh0ne Siw0n
Air from the nasal cavity enters the superior portion of the pharynx called the what?
Air from the nasal cavity enters the superior portion of the pharynx called the nasopharynx.
Is the portion of the pharynx posterior to the mouth cavity?
The oropharynx is the portion of the pharynx behind the mouth, or oral cavity.
Is the nose superior or lateral to the pharynx?
The nose is superior to the pharynx. Both structures are midline, so neither is lateral to the other.
What is the protion of the pharynx that extends from the uvula to the epiglottis?
The part of the pharynx superior to the soft palate is called the nasopharynx. Cone shaped projection of a soft palate is a uvula.
What is inferior portion of pharynx?
nasopharynx is posterior to the nasal cavity
Does the esophagus lies beneath the pharnx?
The esophagus is distal to and inferior to the pharynx. The pharynx is proximal and superior to the esophagus.
What is the part of the pharynx called superior to the soft palate?
The part of the pharynx superior to the soft palate is called the nasopharynx. Cone shaped projection of a soft palate is a uvula.
What is the part of the pharynx superior to the soft palate is called?
The part of the pharynx superior to the soft palate is called the nasopharynx. Cone shaped projection of a soft palate is a uvula.
What portion of the pharynx does the mouth cavity empty?
The Oropharynx
What is the medical term meaning the portion of the pharynx posterior to the mouth?
Retropharyngeal is the medical term meaning behind the pharynx.
The part of the pharynx that is a passageway for air only?
LarynxIt is the NASOPHARYNX. It can not be the Larynx because it's not part of the pharynx. The upper portion of the pharynx, the nasopharynx; is the passageway for air.
Is the portion of the pharynx used only for the transport of air.?
the Nasopharynx
