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.
Oropharynx
Oropharynx
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.
The middle part of the pharynx is called the oropharynx. It lies behind the oral cavity and extends from the soft palate to the base of the tongue.
Pharynx
Pharynx
The pharynx is part of the respiratory system and the digestive system.
Yes, the pharynx is part of both the respiratory and digestive systems.
The structure leading from the middle ear to the pharynx is the Eustachian tube, also known as the auditory tube. It helps equalize air pressure in the middle ear with the atmospheric pressure outside, which is essential for proper hearing. The Eustachian tube connects the tympanic cavity of the middle ear to the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat behind the nose.
Nasopharynx is the upper part of the pharynx.
The pharynx (or throat) is leads directly to the larynx inferiorly and the nasal cavity superiorly.The first part of the pharynx (nasopharynx) touches the soft palate.The second part of the pharynx (oropharynx) touches the palatine tonsil.The final part of the pharynx (laryngopharynx) touches the oesophagus.
This region is called the pharynx.