Objectives
Discuss the anatomical structure of nose.
Define Paranasal sinuses.
Describe the anatomical structure of pharynx.
Enlist the extrinsic and intrinsic muscles of the
pharynx with their nerve supply and actions.
Organization and Functions of the Respiratory
System
Consists of an upper respiratory tract (nose to
larynx) and a lower respiratory tract
(trachea onwards).
Conducting portiontransports air.
-includes the nose, nasal cavity, pharynx,
larynx, trachea, bronchi and bronchioles.
Respiratory portioncarries out gas exchange.
-composed of small airways called respiratory
bronchioles and alveolar ducts as well as air
sacs called alveoli.
Structure of the Nose
Nose,is the only visible part of
the respiratory system and
serves as the entrance to the
respiratory tract
The nose has two cavities,
separated from one another by
a wall called the septum.
The external openings, known
as external (anterior) nares or
nostrils,lead to the nasal
cavities.
Nasal Cavity
Extends from the
external (anterior)
nares to the posterior
nares (choanae).
Divided into right &
left halves by the
nasal septum.
Each half has a:
Roof
Lateral wall
Medial wall
(septum)
Floor
Roof
Narrow & formed
(anteroposteriorly)
by the:
1.Nasal bone &
cartilage
2.Frontal bone.
3.Cribriformplate
of ethmoidbone
4.Body of
sphenoid.
Floor
•Formed by the hard (bony) palate.
•Separates it from the oral cavity.
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Oral cavity
Medial Wall
(Nasal Septum)
Osteo-
cartilaginous
partition
between the two
nasal cavities.
Formed by:
1.Septalcartilage.
2.Perpendicular
plate of ethmoid
bone.
3.Vomer.
Lateral Wall
Shows three horizontal
bony projections, the
superior,middle&
inferiorconchae.
The cavity below each
conchais called a
meatusand are named
as superior, middle&
inferiorcorresponding
to the conchae.
The small space above
the superior conchais
the sphenoethmoidal
(suprameatal) recess.
The conchaeare covered by
respiratory epithelium and thus
increase the surface area of the
nasal cavity.
Sphenoethmoidal
recess
Meati
Sphenoethmoidal
recess
sphenoidalsinus
Superior meatus posterior ethmoidalsinus
Middle meatus middle ethmoidal, maxillary, frontal & the
anterior ethmoidalsinuses
Inferior meatus nasolacrimalduct.
The recess & meati receive the openings of the paranasal
sinuses & naso-lacrimal duct.
Nose
Olfactory mucosa:
Mucous membranes that contain smell
receptors.
Respiratory mucosa:
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar
epithelium containing goblet cells that
secrete mucus which traps inhaled
particles.
Nerve Supply
Olfactory
mucosasupplied
by olfactory
nerves.
Nerves of
general
sensation are
derived from
ophthalmic&
maxillary nerves.
Autonomic
fibers.
LymphaticDrainage:
To the submandibular
and the upper deep
cervicallymph nodes.
Paranasal sinuses
Anatomy
Maxillary Sinus
first to develop at day 65 of gestation
seen on plain films at 4-5 months
slow expansion until 18 years
Ethmoid Sinus
develop in third month of gestation
ethmoids seen on radiographs at one year
enlarges to reach adult size at age 12
Sphenoid Sinus
originates in fourth gestational month from posterior part of nasal cavity
pneumatization begins at age 3
rapid growth to reach sella by age 7 and adult size at age 18
Frontal Sinus
begins in fourth month of gestation from superior ethmoid cells
seen on radiographs at age 5-6
grows slowly to adult size by adolescence
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Normal Water’s and Towne’ s Views of
the Sinuses
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Lateral View Showing Normal
Sphenoid Sinus
Paranasal Sinuses
Air filled cavities located in the
bones around the nasal cavity
Frontal, ethmoidal, sphenoidal,
maxillary.
Lined by respiratory mucosa
which is continuous with the
mucosa of the nasal cavity
Decrease skull bone weight.
Warm, moisten and filter incoming
air.
Add resonance to voice.
Communicate with the nasal cavity
by ducts for drainage
Drainage of the Paranasal Sinuses
Sphenoethmoidalrecess:
Sphenoidalair sinus
Superior meatus:
Posterior ethmoidalair sinus
Middle meatus :
Bulla ethmoidalis:
Middle ethmoidalair sinus
Hiatus semilunaris:
Frontal air sinus
Maxillary air sinus
Anterior ethmoidal
Inferior meatus:
Nasolacrimal duct
Physiologic Importance of
Sinuses
Provide mucus to upper airways
–Lubrication
–Vehicle for trapping viruses, bacteria,
foreign material for
removal
• Give characteristics to voice
• Lessen skull weight
• Involved with olfaction
Blood supply of the nasal cavity:-
Functions of the Nose
Provides an airway for respiration
Moistens and warms entering air
Filters and cleans inspired air
Resonating chamber for speech
Detects odors in the air stream
Pharynx
Common space used by both the respiratory
and digestive systems.
Commonly called the throat.
Walls are lined by a mucosa and contain
skeletal muscles that are primarily used for
swallowing.
Partitioned into three adjoining regions:
Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharynx
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Divisions of the Pharynx
Divided into three parts:
Nasopharynx:
Superior part,
communicates with the
nasal cavity through
posterior nasal apertures
Oropharynx:
Middle part, communicates
with the oral cavity through
theoro-pharyngeal
isthmus
Laryngopharynx:
Inferior part, communicates
with the larynx through the
laryngeal inlet
Nasopharynx
Located directly posterior
to the nasal cavity and
superior to the soft palate,
which separates the oral
cavity.
Normally, only air passes
through.
In the lateral walls of the
nasopharynx, paired
auditory/eustachian tubes
connect the nasopharynx to
the middle ear.
Oropharynx
Middle pharyngeal region.
Lies immediately posterior to
the oral cavity.
Common respiratoryand
digestivepathway through
which both air and swallowed
food and drink pass.
Lymphatic organs here
provide the first line of
defense against ingested or
inhaled foreign materials.
Palatine tonsilsare on the
lateral wall between the
arches, and the lingual tonsils
are at the base of the tongue.
Laryngopharynx
Inferior, narrowed
region of the
pharynx.
Terminates at the
superior border of
the esophagus and
the epiglottis of the
larynx.
Permits passage of
both food and air.
Piriformfossa
A small depression
situated on either side of
the laryngeal inlet
It is a common site for the
lodging of foreign bodies.
Branches of internal
laryngeal& recurrent
laryngeal nerves lie deep
to the mucous membrane
of the fossaand are
vulnerable to injury during
removal of a foreign
body.
Muscles of Pharynx
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The muscles of the pharynx are
arranged in circularand
longitudinal layers
Circular (Constrictor)
Three muscles, overlap each other:
Superior, Middle& Inferior
Propel the bolus of food down into
the esophagus
Longitudinal Muscles
Three muscles:
Stylopharyngeus
Salpingopharyngeus
Palatpharyngeous
Elevate the larynx & pharynx
during swallowing
Sensory Nerve Supply
•Nasopharynx: Maxillary nerve
•Oropharynx: Glossopharyngealnerve
•Laryngopharynx: Vagusnerve
MotorNerve Supply :
•All the muscles of pharynx, except the stylopharyngeus, are supplied
by the pharyngeal plexus.
•Stylopharyngeusis supplied by the glossopharyngealnerve
Pharyngeal plexus
A network of nerves (sensory, motor & sympathetic) located on the surface
of the middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle, is formed by the:
•Pharyngeal branches of glossopharyngeal nerve (sensory)
•Pharyngeal branch of vagus nerve (motor)
•Sympathetic fibers from superior cervical ganglion (vasomotor)
Arterial supply: From branches of:
Ascending pharyngeal artery
Ascending palatine artery
Facial artery
Maxillary artery
Lingual artery
TheVeinsdrain into pharyngeal venous plexus, which
drains into the internal jugular vein
TheLymphaticsdrain into the:
Deep cervical
Retropharyngeal &
Paratracheallymph nodes
Functions of the Pharynx
Provides a passageway for Air & Food
Moistens and warms entering air
Taste
Protection
Speech