Asked by Inderdeep Singh on Sep 24, 2024
Which part of the pharynx lies behind the nasal cavity?
A) Nasopharynx
B) Oropharynx
C) Hypopharynx
D) Laryngopharynx
Nasopharynx
The upper part of the throat that lies behind the nose and above the level of the soft palate.
Nasal Cavity
The Nasal Cavity is the air passage starting at the nostril and extending to the back of the throat that functions in breathing, smelling, and filtering particulates from inhaled air.
- Identify the differences in anatomical positions among the distinct segments of the pharynx.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences in anatomical positions among the distinct segments of the pharynx.