INTERIOR OF THE PHARYNX. 



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aperture is the trumpet-shaped end of the Eustachian tube ; and 

 from the anterior extremity of the prominence formed by the tube, 

 a ridge descends to join the posterior pillar of the fauces. Behind 



FIG. 233. INTERIOR VIEW OF THE PHARYNX (ILLUSTRATIONS OP DISSECTIONS.) 



H. Mouth cavity. 

 I. Anterior pillar of t'auces. 

 K. Position of tonsil. 

 L. Posterior pillar of fauces. 

 N. Opening of larynx, 

 o. Opening of oesophagus. 

 p. Uvula. 



Q. Superficial part of palato- 

 pharyngeus. 



Maudes of the Palate, and named 

 p'irts : 



A. Levator palati. 



B. Tensor palati. 



c. Salpingo-pharyngeus. 



D. Azygos uvulae. 



E. Internal pterygoid. 



F. End of the Eustachian tube. 



G. Posterior naris. 



the opening of the Eustachian tube the mucous membrane is pro- 

 longed into a deep hollow, the lateral recess of the pharynx, which 

 corresponds to the projection of the aponeurosis of the pharynx seen 

 externally. 



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