What are faces?

Fauces are an area of ​​mouth bounded by a soft floor and a base of the tongue and acts as a transitional area between the mouth and the pharynx. Technically, the singular is artificial, but this term is rarely used. This anatomical structure is sometimes known as Ithmus Fauces and this area of ​​the mouth and neck, especially on palatine almonds, structures involved in the function of the immune system, and the medical condition known as tonsillitis in which the maneuvers are made. describing a small passage. In Roman architecture, Fauces were small openings, often vaulted, which created transient areas in structures such as homes. Fauces look a little like their Roman counterparts and explain the name. Many other Latin terms for reference objects of anatomy that share the shape or other characteristics with the described anatomical structure. faux Intense case is not related to the French word, which means "false" or "false". These arcs spread over the upper part of the mouth and are covered with mucous membranes similar tothose found elsewhere in the mouth. These membranes have a number of properties that make them medical interest, including mucus secretion to maintain the mouth and neck of lubrication.

Sometimes people can experience fauces inflammation. Inflammation can be caused by trauma or infection and is characterized by pain, swelling and redness. People can consider it difficult to speak, breathe or swallow and can be very unpleasant due to inflammation in faces. This can be treated with steroid drugs to reduce swelling and drugs to kill microorganisms if inflammatory is caused by infection.

Doctors in several medical specialties may have a reason to explore faces and treat disorders in this area of ​​the mouth. Dentists and oral surgeons can see faces to learn more about the patient's health about the oral state, and this area can also be interesting for respiratory therapists, physiotherapists who help people regenerate and swallow SCHoposti and experts in the ear, nose and neck. Patients sometimes experience discomfort when doctors examine this area because it may require the use of tongue depression while the mouth is kept widely open to provide good views.

IN OTHER LANGUAGES

Was this article helpful? Thanks for the feedback Thanks for the feedback

How can we help? How can we help?