nasopharynx 2462

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nasopharynx

Identification

Navigation

Link to the unit	nasopharynx
Links of entity	generic: nasopharynx
Entity-oriented links	Universal page Definition page
External links	TA98 FMA PubMed
Partonomic links	Level 2: pharynx Short Extended
	Level 3: nasopharynx
Taxonomic links	Level 2: anatomical heterogeneous complex Short Extended
	Level 3: subdivision of pharynx
Subsidiary language with Latin
Non Latin primary language

Taxonomic definition

The nasopharynx is a subdivision of pharynx

] which is the superior part above the level of the soft palate

Partonomy

TAH:U2463

SOS

TAH:U2464	pharyngeal hypophysis SOS
TAH:U2465	pharyngeal tonsil SOT
TAH:U2466	pit of pharyngeal tonsil und
TAH:U2467	crypt of pharyngeal tonsil und
TAH:U2468	pharyngeal lymphatic nodule und

TAH:U2469	pharyngeal bursa SOS
TAH:U2470	pharyngeal opening of auditory tube (pair) UOS
TAH:U2471	torus tubarius (pair) UOS

TAH:U2472	salpingopharyngeal fold (pair) UOU
TAH:U2473	salpingopalatine fold (pair) UOU

TAH:U2474	torus levatorius (pair) UOS
TAH:U2475	tubal tonsil inv
TAH:U2476	pharyngeal recess (pair) UOS
TAH:U2477	palatopharyngeal ridge (pair) PES

Total

15 children

Taxonomy

FMA:62955	anatomical entity
FMA:61775	physical entity
FMA:67165	material entity
FMA:305751	anatomical structure
FMA:67135	postnatal anatomical structure
FMA:49443	anatomical complex
FMA:64989	anatomical heterogeneous complex
FMA:54877	subdivision of pharynx
FMA:54878	nasopharynx

Date: 20.06.2025