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pharyngeal opening of pharyngotympanic tube

ostium pharyngeum tubae auditivae

On the lateral wall of the nasal part of the pharynx is the pharyngeal opening of auditory tube (pharyngeal ostium), somewhat triangular in shape, and bounded behind by a firm prominence, the torus or cushion, caused by the medial end of the cartilage of the tube which elevates the mucous membrane.

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Type Organ
Système corporel Respiratoire
Structure parente anatomical space
Nom latin ostium pharyngeum tubae auditivae
FMA ID 54979

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pharyngeal opening of pharyngotympanic tube?

On the lateral wall of the nasal part of the pharynx is the pharyngeal opening of auditory tube (pharyngeal ostium), somewhat triangular in shape, and bounded behind by a firm prominence, the torus or cushion, caused by the medial end of the cartilage of the tube which elevates the mucous membrane.

What body system is the pharyngeal opening of pharyngotympanic tube part of?

The pharyngeal opening of pharyngotympanic tube is part of the Respiratoire.

What is the Latin name for the pharyngeal opening of pharyngotympanic tube?

The Latin name for the pharyngeal opening of pharyngotympanic tube is ostium pharyngeum tubae auditivae.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:54979 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0010060 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.