Throat Anatomy
| Title: | Throat Anatomy |
|---|---|
| Description: |
Anatomy of the throat; drawing shows the pharynx, which includes the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and hypopharynx. Also shown are the adenoids, tonsils, larynx, esophagus, and trachea. Anatomy of the throat. The throat is a hollow, muscular tube inside the neck that acts as a passageway for air to enter the lungs and for food and liquid to enter the esophagus. It contains many structures, including the adenoids, tonsils, pharynx (the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and hypopharynx), larynx, esophagus, and trachea. |
| Topics/Categories: |
Anatomy -- Digestive/Gastrointestinal System Anatomy -- Respiratory/Thoracic System |
| Type: | Color, Medical Illustration (JPEG format) |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Creator: | Terese Winslow (Illustrator) |
| AV Number: | CDR813315 |
| Date Created: | July 31, 2023 |
| Date Added: | August 11, 2023 |
| Reuse Restrictions: |
Yes - This image is copyright protected. Any use of this image is subject to prevailing copyright laws. U.S. Government has reuse rights. Please contact the rights holder of this image for permission requests.
Rights holder: Terese Winslow Email: terese@teresewinslow.com |