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 |
| Body System | Respiratory |
| Parent Structure | anatomical space |
| Latin Name | 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 Respiratory.
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.
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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.
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