Anatomy

Nasopharynx

The top portion of the pharynx situated posterior to the nose and superior to the SOFT PALATE. The nasopharynx is the posterior extension of the nasal cavities and has a respiratory function.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The top portion of the pharynx situated posterior to the nose and superior to the SOFT PALATE. The nasopharynx is the posterior extension of the nasal cavities and has a respiratory function.

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6 entry terms
  • Nasopharynges
  • Nasopharynxes
  • Rhinopharynges
  • Rhinopharynx
  • Rhinopharynxes
  • Choanae

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23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

inflammation = NASOPHARYNGITIS

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  1. A04w.623w.557w
  2. A14w.724w.557w

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NLM Classification

WV 410

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Nasopharynx. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009305. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009305
  2. Nasopharynx. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasopharynx
  3. Nasopharynx. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q552082