Chapter 13 Contains Codes for Bone, Joint and Muscle Conditions

question 25

True/False

Chapter 13 contains codes for bone, joint and muscle conditions that are recurrent or chronic while Chapter 19 contains codes for current injuries.

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Definitions:

Pharynx

A muscular tube that serves as a pathway for both air (to the larynx) and food (to the esophagus), playing a role in the respiratory and digestive systems.

Oropharynx

The part of the throat at the back of the mouth behind the oral cavity, including the tonsils.

Laryngopharynx

The lower part of the pharynx just below the oral and nasal cavities, serving as a pathway for food from the mouth and air from the nose.

Nasopharynx

The upper part of the throat located behind the nose, connected to the nasal cavities and the oropharynx.