The middle ear is continuous with the pharynx via which structure? i. the external auditory meatus ii. the pharyngotympanic tube

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The middle ear is continuous with the pharynx via which structure? i. the external auditory meatus ii. the pharyngotympanic tube

iii. the internal auditory meatus iv. the foramen lacerum

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mafiozo [28] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-11T16:12:42+03:00

The correct answer is <em></em>ii.
The pharyngotympanic tube or else eustachian tube is a structure of the middle ear, which connects the nasopharynx with the middle ear. The function of this structure is to equalize the pressure and drain the mucus produced by the middle ear.