Hypopharynx [hypofarynx]

topical
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Terms

Hypopharynges
Hypopharynxes
Laryngopharynges
Laryngopharynx
Laryngopharynxes

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Definition

The bottom portion of the pharynx situated below the OROPHARYNX and posterior to the LARYNX. The hypopharynx communicates with the larynx through the laryngeal inlet, and is also called laryngopharynx.

Annotation
inflammation: coordinate IM with PHARYNGITIS (IM)
DUI
D007013 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0010914
Previous indexing
Pharynx (1966-1978)
History note
79
Public note
79

A Anatomy
A04.623 Pharynx 166
A04.623.490 Hypopharynx 26
A04.623.490.600 Pyriform Sinus 1
A04.623.557 Nasopharynx 93
A04.623.603 Oropharynx 50
A04.623.617 Pharyngeal Muscles 11
A14.724 Pharynx 166
A14.724.490 Hypopharynx 26
A14.724.557 Nasopharynx 93
A14.724.603 Oropharynx 50
A14.724.617 Pharyngeal Muscles 11

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