Examining the Nose, Mouth, and Throat

Examining the nose, oral cavity, and pharynx starts with the basic anatomy of these regions. The upper third of the nose is bony, and the lower two-thirds are cartilaginous. Air enters through the nares, or nostrils, and moves through the nasal vestibules into the narrow space between the nasal septum and the bony turbinates...

Nose, sinuses, oral cavity and pharynx are interconnected structures and their functions play an integral role in maintenance of the respiratory and digestive systems. Because of their constant exposure to the environment, these regions often suffer from infections and other inflammatory conditions. Therefore, understanding how to examine them i...