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AN36.1-7 | Introduction to Mouth, Pharynx & Palate
Learning Objectives
- Describe the vestibule of the mouth and oral cavity proper, including the tongue and floor of mouth (AN36.1)
- Describe the palatine tonsil — morphology, relations, blood supply, and applied anatomy; describe the soft palate (AN36.2)
- Describe the muscles, nerve supply, blood supply, and lymphatics of the pharynx (AN36.3)
- Describe the components and functions of Waldeyer's lymphatic ring (AN36.4)
- Describe the pharyngeal spaces and the pyriform fossa (AN36.5)
- Describe the anatomical basis of tonsillitis, tonsillectomy, adenoids, and peritonsillar abscess (AN36.6)
- Describe the clinical significance of Killian's dehiscence (AN36.7)
INSTRUCTIONS
Read each section carefully. This module integrates the anatomy of the oral cavity, pharynx, and palate with their key surgical and ENT implications. Pay special attention to the tonsil and its bed — one of the most clinically examined structures in head-and-neck anatomy.
References
- BD Chaurasia's Human Anatomy Vol. 3 — Head, Neck & Brain (Textbook)
- Gray's Anatomy for Students — Pharynx and Oral Cavity (Textbook)
- OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — The Digestive System: Mouth to Pharynx (Open Access)
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