laryngopharynx

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laryngopharynx extend

from upper border of epiglottis (C3) to cricoid cartilage (C6)

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laryngopharynx continue as?

esophagus

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where is upper part located

behind the inlet of the larynx

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what do we call the depression on each side of the larynx

piriform fossa

<p>piriform fossa</p>
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what is the pirifrom fossa (explain + location )

depression on each side of inlet of larynx

<p>depression on each side of inlet of larynx</p>
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boundaries of pirifform fossa

Medial: aryepiglottic fold of larynx

Lateral :

  • thyrohyoid membrane (above )

  • Lamina of thyroid cartilage (below)

<p>Medial: <u>aryepiglottic</u> fold of larynx </p><p>Lateral : </p><ul><li><p>thyrohyoid membrane (above )</p></li><li><p>Lamina of thyroid cartilage (below)</p></li></ul><p></p>
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nerve supply of piriform fossa

internal laryngeal nerve

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as a reveion , list what the internal laryngeal nerve supply

1) General and taste sensation of most posterior part of tongue:

2) vallecula

3) piriform fossa