oropharynx

Noun

Meaning

cavity formed by the pharynx at the back of the mouth

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Oral sensation, taste, and salivation (IX) Deviating uvula due to cranial nerve IX lesion The glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) innervates the stylopharyngeus muscle and provides sensory innervation to the oropharynx and back of the tongue. Source: Internet

Nasal obstruction Often, correction of the nasal passages needs to be performed in addition to correction of the oropharynx passage. Source: Internet

Severe TMD restricts oral airway opening, and can result in a retrognathic posture that results in glossal blockage of the oropharynx as the tongue relaxes in sleep. Source: Internet

The average length of the human tongue from the oropharynx to the tip is 10 cm. citation The average weight of the human tongue from adult males is 70g and for adult females 60g. Source: Internet

This mechanism is exacerbated by alcohol consumption, as well as other chemicals that result in reduced myotonic status of the oropharynx. Source: Internet

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