Mouth And Esophagus - Digestive Process - Pathopsychology Cs

Front 1

digestive system beginning is the

Back 1

mouth

Front 2

serves as a common passageway for both the respiratory system Pathophysiology module) and the digestive system.

Back 2

pharynx

Front 3

nasopharynx, oropharynx, epiglottis, and esophagus are components of what

Back 3

pharynx

Front 4

is a posterior continuation of the nasal cavity and is not actually part of the digestive system.

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nasopharynx

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combination of the roots oro (meaning relationship to the mouth) and pharynx, and extends from the soft palate within the mouth to the level of the hyoid bone

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oropharynx

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in region of oropharynx; is a lid-like structure composed of cartilage that hangs over the entrance to the larynx to prevent

food from entering the larynx or trachea upon swallowing (this is different from the uvula, which hangs from the soft palate).

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epiglottis

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is the part of the alimentary canal that connects

the pharynx to the stomach. It is a muscular tube that is about 25 cm long.

The muscular function of the esophagus is not voluntary, but it carries food quickly from one place to another

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esophagus

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25 cm long muscular tube

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esophagus