Tag: Anatomy

  • May 12, 2025
    Polyps can form on one or both vocal folds and are not necessarily a sign of vocal trauma. They appear…
  • May 12, 2025
    The Piriform Sinuses are small pear-shaped structures located in the laryngopharynx lateral to the laryngeal entrance. Their primary function is…
  • May 12, 2025
    The pharynx is a vital part of the human throat, located behind the mouth and nasal cavity. It serves as…
  • May 12, 2025
    Ossification is the process of bone formation or the gradual conversion of other tissues, typically cartilage, into bone. Ossification is…
  • May 12, 2025
    The oropharynx is one of three sections of the pharynx, situated behind the oral cavity, extending from the velum to…
  • May 12, 2025
    The orbicularis oris is a circular muscle located around the mouth, encircling the lips. It plays a pivotal role in…
  • May 12, 2025
    Vocal Fold Nodules are bumps that can form on the vocal folds. Nodules always form bilaterally in the anterior third…
  • May 12, 2025
    The nasopharynx is a part of the upper respiratory tract located behind the nasal cavity and above the oropharynx. It…
  • May 12, 2025
    The Mylohyoid muscle, also called the diaphragma oris, is a paired muscle that elevates the hyoid bone and the tongue…
  • May 12, 2025
    Muscular antagonism refers to the relationship between pairs of muscles that have opposing actions or functions. When one muscle group…