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oropharyngeal choana

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opening/conduit between the nasal cavity and the oropharynx via the roof of the mouth. [ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6601-2165 ]

Term info

Label

oropharyngeal choana

Synonyms
  • choana of oropharynx
  • oropharyngeal naris
  • palatal choana
axiom lost from external ontology

relationship loss: subclass nasal opening (AAO:0000316)[AAO]

editor note

todo - check AAO:0000025 apertura nasalis interna

external definition

Hole on the nasal capsule that connects the nasal and buccal cavites.[AAO]

function notes

has function in pressure equalization in birds that fly to high altitudes

has related synonym

palatal cleft, cleft palate, apertura nasalis interna

id

UBERON:0010426