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[Functional anatomy of the pharynx]
M C Danoy1, G Heuillet, M Sermet
1Hôpital Sainte Marguerite, O.R.L., Phoniatre, Marseille.
Revue De Laryngologie - Otologie - Rhinologie
|January 1, 1991
Summary
The pharynx serves as a crucial aero-digestive junction in the cervico-facial region. Its complex velo-pharyngo-facial structure integrates muscular and aponeurotic features, confirming its functional unity.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
Context:
- The pharynx is a central anatomical structure in the head and neck.
- It connects the respiratory and digestive tracts.
Purpose:
- To describe the anatomical components of the pharynx.
- To study the muscular-aponeurotic features of the pharynx and its surrounding regions.
- To confirm the anatomical and functional unity of the velo-pharyngo-facial structure.
Summary:
- The pharynx, located centrally in the cervico-facial region, acts as the junction for aero-digestive pathways.
- Its anatomical description is enhanced by an analysis of associated muscular-aponeurotic features.
- This forms a complex velo-pharyngo-facial structure, demonstrating integrated anatomical and functional unity.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive understanding of pharyngeal anatomy and function.
- Highlights the interconnectedness of facial and pharyngeal structures.
- Contributes to fields like otolaryngology, speech pathology, and head and neck surgery.