Select the Correct Statement About the Pharynx

question 37

Multiple Choice

Select the correct statement about the pharynx.

• A)The laryngopharynx blends posteriorly into the nasopharynx.
• B)The pharyngeal tonsil is located in the laryngopharynx.
• C)The auditory tube drains into the nasopharynx.
• D)The palatine tonsils are embedded in the lateral walls of the nasopharynx.

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Definitions:

Adducts

The movement of a limb or other part toward the midline of the body or toward another part.

Swan-neck Deformity

A condition characterized by hyperextension of the proximal interphalangeal joint and flexion of the distal interphalangeal joint of the fingers, often associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

Ulnar Deviation

A hand condition where the fingers bend towards the ulna bone and the outer side of the forearm, often associated with rheumatoid arthritis.