Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology
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Introduction
The pharynx is a chamber connecting the oral cavity, nasal cavity, oesophagus and larynx. The pharynx is divided into the nasal pharynx, oral pharynx and oesophageal/laryngeal pharynx which all have different functions, innervation and develope differently.
The oropharynx is the oral section of the pharynx.
Functional Anatomy
- Last molar rostrally
- Epiglottis caudally
- Tongue ventrally
- Soft palate dorsally