Nasopharynx [nazofarynx]

topical
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Terms

choanae
choany
epifarynx
nasopharynx
nosohltan
rinofarynx
vnitřní nozdry

 

Choanae
Nasopharynges
Nasopharynxes
Rhinopharynges
Rhinopharynx
Rhinopharynxes

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Definition

The top portion of the pharynx situated posterior to the nose and superior to the SOFT PALATE. The nasopharynx is the posterior extension of the nasal cavities and has a respiratory function.

Annotation
inflammation = NASOPHARYNGITIS
DUI
D009305 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0014495

A Anatomy
A04.623 Pharynx 166
A04.623.490 Hypopharynx 26
A04.623.557 Nasopharynx 93
A04.623.557.500 Adenoids 109
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
A14.724.557.500 Adenoids 109
A14.724.603 Oropharynx 50
A14.724.617 Pharyngeal Muscles 11

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