Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology

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Introduction

The pharynx is the chamber connecting the oral cavity, nasal cavity, oesophagus and larynx. The pharynx is divided into the nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngeal pharynx which all have different functions, innervation and develope differently.

The oropharynx is the oral section of the pharynx.

Pharynx Labelled - Copyright C.Clarkson and T.F.Fletcher University of Minnesota

Structure and Function

  • Last molar rostrally
  • Endoderm
  • Innervated by glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)


Musculature

Constrictors

  • Hyopharyngeus
  • Thyropharyngeus
  • Cricopharyngeus

Dilators

  • Stylopharyngeus

Shorten

  • Pterygopharyngeus

Close Pharyngeal Arch

  • Palatopharyngeus


Innervation

  • Muscles from pharyngeal arch 4 innervated by vagus nerve (CN X)
  • Stylopharyngeus from pharyngeal arch 3 innervated by glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)


Histology

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Oropharynx Flashcards