0
The glottis is basically the opening to the pharynx. The pharynx is just the throat. Also, just so you know, the epiglottis is the flap of skin around the glottis that closes up when you're eating, so you don't choke.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the relationship between pharynx and larynx?
The larynx is the upper part of the trachea containing the vocal cords. The pharynx is the passage that leads from the cavities of the nose and mouth to the larynx and esophagus.
What is the name of the opening between your throat and esophagus?
the pharynx
What part of your throat that acts like a gateway sending air into the lungs and food down into the stomach?
The laryngopharynx passes food to the esophagus and air to the larynx.
What is the muscular sac between the mouth and esophagus called?
Pharynx
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.
Where in the body do air and food passages cross?
The Pharynx.
What structure connects the pharynx and trachea?
the larynx or glottis connect the pharynx and trachea
A narrow opening at the back of the mouth?
Actually, the opening at the back of the throat is called the oropharynx. You cannot see the glottis without special equipment. The glottis is the space between the true vocal folds (vocal cords) which leads to the trachea (windpipe).
What is the pharynx?
The pharynx is the section of the throat between the skull and the esophagus that propels food when swallowed into the esophagus. The epiglottis at the bottom of the pharynx pivots to send food to the esophagus or air into the lungs by way of the voice box (larynx).
What connects the pharynx to stomach?
The pharynx is connected to the stomach by the esophagus. The esophagus is a muscular tube in which food passes from the pharynx to the stomach (Here's a fact: The esophagus is usually about 25-30cm long).
Is there a difference between the throat and the pharynx?
the throat is the whole structure that involves the pharynx and the larynx and lies at the front of the neck . So, it refers to the entire respiratory passage. the upper part of the throat is the larynx that contains the vocal cords. The space between the vocal cords is called the glottis and the folding that covers this space while swallowing is called the epiglottis. As for the pharynx, is the part of the throat that leads to the esophagus and the trachea. the trachea ( the windpipe) is the tube that connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs.
What is the function of the esohpagus?
The function of an esophagus is to conduct food between the pharynx and the stomach.
