Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

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KEYWORDS: Esophagus, Pharynx, Throat.

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Dissection of head and neck from a posterior approach

Pharynx and esophagus; posterior aspect of larynx

A midline incision has been made through the wall of the pharynx and cervical part of the esophagus. The cut margins have been retracted.

1 .	Torus tubarius
2 .	Nasal part pharynx
3 .	Styloid process temporal bone
4 .	Salpingopharyngeal fold
5 .	Palatopharyngeal arch
6 .	Oral part pharynx
7 .	External carotid artery
8 .	Laryngeal part of pharynx
9 .	Piriform recess
10 .	Internal carotid artery (cut across)
11 .	Internal jugular vein
12 .	Thyroid gland
13 .	Nasal septum
14 .	Choanae
15 .	Upper pointer: Soft palate Lower pointer: Uvula (poorly developed)
16 .	Root of tongue
17 .	Vallate papillae
18 .	Lingual tonsil
19 .	Upper pointer: Epiglottis Lower pointer: Pharyngoepiglottic fold
20 .	Aryepiglottic fold
21 .	Laryngeal ventricle
22 .	Prevertebral fascia
23 .	Prominence produced by cricoid cartilage
24 .	Trapezius muscle (cut across)
25 .	Esophagus
26 .	Superior articular surface thoracic vertebrae II