Oropharynx - Lartngopharynx [2]

Located in the posterior region of the oral cavity that spans the space between the uvula and the upper rim of the epiglottis

oropharynx

how many opening/s does the oropharynx have

1

opening of the pharynx that is the connection to the mouth

fauces

what tonsils does the oropharynx have

palatine tonsils

Contains palatine tonsils located on the lateral walls which can become swollen causing partial airway obstruction

oropharynx

the oropharynx spans [2]

space between uvula

upper rim of epiglottis

how can we remove the palatine tonsils if swelling is exessive + px has numerous repeat throat and ear infections

tonsillectomy

region below the oropharynx

laryngopharynx

extends from the upper rim of epiglottis to opening between vocal cords

laryngopharynx

the tissues of these oral cavity divisions can move and undergo large changes of shape during speech and swallowing [2]

nasopharynx

laryngopharynx

where does the digestive and respiratory tracts separate

below laryngopharynx

when do the muscles of tongue and laryngopharynx relax, allowing tongue and other soft tssues to collapse and occlude opening of laryngopharynx?

unconsciousness

the muscles of the tongue and hypopharynx can relax and allow the tongue and other soft tissues to collapse and occlude the opening of the hypopharynx, which is a primary cause of what condition?

obstructive sleep apnea [OSA]

from uvula to upper epiglottis [ppt]

laryngopharynx

shared pathway for air and food

laryngopharynx

which division of pharynx; separates into trachea and esophagus below it.

laryngopharynx