Pharynx
Tutorials and quizzes on the structure and function of the pharynx using interactive animations and diagrams. Get a step-by-step anatomy crash course on this topic and hundreds of others.
Anatomical Regions of the Pharynx
The pharynx is a four to five-inch fibromuscular tube that conducts air from the nasal cavity to the larynx. It is divided into three anatomical regions.
Eustachian Tubes (Auditory Tubes) of the Pharynx
An interactive demonstration of the Eustachian Tubes featuring the iconic GBS illustrations.
Pharynx Histology – Epithelial Lining of the Pharynx
An interactive demonstration of the Epithelial Lining of the Pharynx (nasopharynx, oropharynx & laryngopharynx) featuring the iconic GBS illustrations.
Tonsils & Adenoids (Lymphoid Tissue) of the Pharynx
The openings to the pharynx from the nose and mouth are protected by a ring of tonsils and other types of lymphoid tissue (Waldeyer’s ring).