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Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
The [[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|pharynx]] is the chamber connecting the [[Oral Cavity Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity]], nasal cavity, [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesophagus]] and [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology|larynx]]. The [[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|pharynx]] is divided into the nasal pharynx, oral pharynx and oesophageal/laryngeal pharynx which all have different functions, innervation and develope differently.
The [[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|pharynx]] is the chamber connecting the [[Oral Cavity Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity]], [[Nasal Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|nasal cavity]], [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesophagus]] and [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology|larynx]]. The [[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|pharynx]] is divided into the [[Nasopharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|nasopharynx]], oropharynx and [[Larynx - anatomy & Physiology#Laryngeal Pharynx|laryngeal pharynx]] which all have different functions, innervation and develope differently.
The oropharynx is the oral section of the [[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|pharynx]].
The oropharynx is the oral section of the [[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|pharynx]].
*Innervated by glossopharyngeal nerve ([[Nervous System - CNS - Anatomy & Physiology#Innervation - Cranial Nerves|CN IX]])
*Innervated by glossopharyngeal nerve ([[Nervous System - CNS - Anatomy & Physiology#Innervation - Cranial Nerves|CN IX]])
*Divided by glossopalatine arch from oesophageal pharynx
*Divided by glossopalatine arch from [[Larynx - anatomy & Physiology#Laryngeal Pharynx|laryngeal pharynx]]