Hypopharynx

Guttural boat

The hypopharynx is the part of the human pharynx located in the throat and throat area. It is the laryngeal part of the pharynx and contains several important structures such as the vocal cords, cricoid cartilage, epiglottis, uvula and others.

Description

The hypopharynx is located at the C4-C6 level of the spine, just behind the pharyngeal septum and auditory region. This part of the pharynx is closed by the soft palate and hard palate, which limit its external structures. In addition, it is bounded laterally by the uvula and tongue, and posteriorly by the thyroid gland and thymus (thymus gland).

The Latin name for the laryngeal (laryngeal) ventricle is "laesio pharyngis" - meaning "erosion (ulcer) of the laryngeal stomach", which is an outdated term.

Anatomy of the laryngopharynx

Inside the hypopharynx are some vital structures such as the ciliated (auditory) tubes, lignum (stump, larynx), respiratory larynx, tonsillar bone, valve and salivary glands. Next to the hyalar (small gland) is the parathyroid gland.

Another important structure of the larynx is the larynx itself (glotta) - see larynx. Below the pharynx is the esophagus, which connects the throat and stomach. The esophagus is supplied with blood from the cardioesophageal artery. In addition, there are numerous arterial plexuses in the brain and bone marrow, which give off various vessels that connect to various organs in the head and torso. Some of these arteries form a so-called network that connects