-
conventionally divided into
three sections: the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and
laryngopharynx (hypopharynx). In humans, two sets of
pharyngeal muscles form the pharynx...
- g.
because of a tumor.
Problems within the
larynx ("voice box") and
laryngopharynx may
cause snoring, such as
laryngeal stenosis or an omega-shaped epiglottis...
- not
present in the
vocal cords of the larynx, or the
oropharynx and
laryngopharynx,
where instead the
epithelium is
stratified squamous. It also functions...
-
lower two parts—the
oropharynx and the
laryngopharynx are
involved in the
digestive system. The
laryngopharynx connects to the
esophagus and it serves...
-
arteries or
jugular veins—causing
cerebral ischemia.
Compression of the
laryngopharynx, larynx, or trachea—causing asphyxia.
Stimulation of the
carotid sinus...
-
cavity and
paranasal sinuses, the
pharynx (nasopharynx,
oropharynx and
laryngopharynx) and
sometimes includes the larynx. The
lower respiratory tract or lower...
- Wilkins. p. 462. ISBN 978-0-7817-3371-7.
Anatomy photo:31:17-0105 at the SUNY
Downstate Medical Center - "Pharynx: The
Laryngopharynx" Portal: Anatomy...
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cricoid cartilage At C6, the
oesophagus becomes continuous with the
laryngopharynx and also
where the
larynx becomes continuous with the trachea. It is...
- a "true"
choke that
compresses the
upper airway (trachea,
larynx or
laryngopharynx),
hence interfering with
breathing and
leading to asphyxia. Although...
-
These constrictions are: At the
start of the esophagus,
where the
laryngopharynx joins the esophagus,
behind the
cricoid cartilage Where it is crossed...
