Pharynx [1] } Nasopharynx

located at the posterior portion of nasal and oral cavities

pharynx

location of pharynx

posterior portion of nasal and oral cavities

what lines the pharynx

stratified squamous epithelium

divisions of pharynx [3]

nasopharynx

oropharynx

laryngopharynx

other name for laryngopharynx

hypopharynx

this division of pharynx lies at posterior end of nasal cavity

nasopharynx

location of nasopharynx

posterior end of nasal cavity

this division of pharynx extends to the tip of uvula

nasopharynx

which division of pharynx involves numerous foreign particles impacting its surface

nasopharynx

which division of pharynx have the two pharyngeal tonsils [adenoids]

nasopharynx

other term for pharyngeal tonsils

adenoids

specific location of adenoids

either side of lateral and posterior walls of pharynx

these monitor and interact with particles inhaled through actions of lymphoid cells located there

adenoids

this division of pharynx also include the esutachian tubes

nasopharynx

how many eustachian tubes do we have

2

these link the upper airway with the middle ear

eustachian tubes

these drain fluid out of middle ear and allow gas to move in or out, equalizing pressure on ether side of tympanic membrane

eustachian tube

also called our eardrum

tympanic membrane

Helps filter, warm, and humidify air while also contributing to immune defense and middle ear pressure regulation

nasopharynx

Lies at the posterior end of the nasal cavity and extends to the tip of the uvula

nasopharynx