The laryngopharynx
the laryngopharynx
There's the mouth, the pharynx, the larynx (voice box), the trachea, and the esophagus (for food).
The trachea itself is made of ligaments and cartilage, but there are muscles in the region around the trachea.
The laryngeal pharynx, also known as the laryngopharynx, is located behind the larynx (voice box) and extends from the level of the hyoid bone to the esophagus. It serves as a passageway for both air and food, connecting the oral cavity and nasal passages to the esophagus and trachea. This region is crucial for both respiration and digestion.
The area above the pericardial cavity is called the mediastinum. It is the region in the thoracic cavity that lies between the lungs and contains the heart, great vessels, thymus, esophagus, trachea, and other structures.
Mediastinum codes are identified by the structures they contain, such as the heart, pericardium, trachea, esophagus, thymus, and blood vessels. These structures help determine the specific region of the mediastinum being referred to in medical coding.
The medical term for the region between the lungs in the chest cavity is "mediastinum." This area contains the heart, major blood vessels, esophagus, trachea, and other vital structures. Any abnormalities or diseases affecting the mediastinum can have significant health implications.
throat or pharynx
The trachea runs from the throat (in the the head) down the neck to the lungs (chest). It is the firm tube you can feel in the midline of your neck.
A crop is a expanded region of the esophagus that stores food.
The oesophagus is an extension of the laryngopharynx (originating from the oropharynx).
The esophagus is located in the thoracic region of the body, running from the throat to the stomach. It is part of the digestive system and plays a critical role in transporting food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach through a series of coordinated muscle contractions.