Sinus of Morgagni is a gap in the upper margin of the pharyngobasilar fascia located in the posterolateral part of the nasopharynx Pharyngobasilar fascia – also called pharyngeal
Anterior view of skull – pyriform aperture is highlighted Click on image for an enlarged view Pyriform aperture is the anterior most and narrowest area of the bony
Waldeyer’s lymphatic ring is a collection of lymphoid tissue present in the neck (Waldeyer’s outer ring) and pharynx (Waldeyer’s inner ring / Waldeyer’s tonsillar ring) It plays an
Killian’s dehiscence is a potential triangular gap between the oblique fibers of thyropharyngeus and the transverse fibers of cricopharyngeus (Thyropharyngeus and cricopharyngeus are 2 parts of the inferior
The esophagus has 4 areas where the lumen is narrow compared to the rest of the oesphagus. They are: Beginning of oesophagus (pharyngoesophageal junction) – 6 inches from incisor teeth
Gall bladder – Fundus visible in upper part Click on image for an enlarged view anatomical term meaning of the part of organ furthest from its opening Latin
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