Learning anatomy/Throat
Appearance
Pharynx
[edit | edit source]Anatomy
[edit | edit source]The pharynx is made up of the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx.
Function
[edit | edit source]The pharynx brings food from the oral cavity to the esophagus. The pharynx also brings air from the nasal and oral cavities to the larynx.
Larynx
[edit | edit source]Anatomy
[edit | edit source]The parts of the larynx are the epiglottis, thyroid, cricoid, arytenoids, cuniform, corniculates, infrahyoid, suprahyoid, thyrohyoid membrane, lateral thyrohyoid ligament, quadrangular membrane, cricothyroid ligament complex, and posterior cricoarytenoid ligament.
Function
[edit | edit source]The larynx helps in speech. The larynx moves air from the pharynx to the trachea. The epiglottis prevents food from entering the airway.