Asked by Jessica Stewart on May 28, 2024
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Which of these is NOT one of the three regions of the pharynx?
A) laryngopharynx
B) tracheopharynx
C) nasopharynx
D) oropharynx
Laryngopharynx
The region of the throat that connects the oropharynx with the larynx, facilitating the passage of food and air.
Nasopharynx
The top segment of the pharynx that links to the nasal cavity above the soft palate.
- Identify the different regions of the pharynx and their anatomical relationships.
Verified Answer
BZ
Becky ZunigaMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The three regions of the pharynx are the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx. There is no region of the pharynx called the tracheopharynx.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the different regions of the pharynx and their anatomical relationships.