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The oropharynx is the oral section of the [[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|pharynx]]. | The oropharynx is the oral section of the [[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|pharynx]]. | ||
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| + | The oropharynx is innervated by the '''glossopharyngeal nerve''' ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN IX]]). It is divided by the '''glossopalatine arch''' from the [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology#Laryngeal Pharynx|laryngeal pharynx]]. | ||
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| + | The '''pterygopharyngeus''' muscle shortens the oropharynx and the '''palatopharyngeus''' muscle closes the pharyngeal arch. | ||
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| − | + | Muscles from the pharyngeal arch are innervated by the '''vagus nerve''' ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN X]]). The stylopharyngeus from the pharyngeal arch is innervated by the '''glossopharyngeal nerve''' ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN IX]]). | |
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| − | + | ==Links== | |
| + | '''Test yourself with the [[Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards#Oropharynx Flashcards|Oropharynx Flashcards]]''' | ||
| + | '''Click here for information on [[Oropharynx - Histology|histology]]''' | ||
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Revision as of 08:57, 15 September 2010
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.
Structure and Function
The last molar borders rostrally and the Epiglottis caudally. The tongue borders ventrally and the soft palate dorsally. It is derived from endoderm.
The oropharynx is innervated by the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX). It is divided by the glossopalatine arch from the laryngeal pharynx.
Musculature
Constrictors
The constrictor muscles include the hyopharyngeus, thyropharyngeus and cricopharyngeus.
Dilators
The dilator muscle is the stylopharyngeus.
The pterygopharyngeus muscle shortens the oropharynx and the palatopharyngeus muscle closes the pharyngeal arch.
Innervation
Muscles from the pharyngeal arch are innervated by the vagus nerve (CN X). The stylopharyngeus from the pharyngeal arch is innervated by the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX).
Links
Test yourself with the Oropharynx Flashcards
Click here for information on histology