Posted. The New England Patriots are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of former guard Sam Adams, who played with the Patriots from 1972 through the 1980 season.
The base of tongue is the site for the posterior opening of the oral cavity, the entrance of the pharynx and esophagus, and the inferior aspect of the nasopharynx .The surgical management of malignant neoplasms of the tongue base remains difficult despite recent advances in diagnostic techniques.ny alteration in tongue and pharynx mobility is immediately recognized as altered speech. Any loss of tissue from the base of tongue area prevents a watertight closure with the larynx during the act of swallowing.
1.The pharynx and the larynx are both part of the throat. 2.The pharynx is found from behind the mouth and continues with the esophagus whilst the larynx is found at the level of C3-C6. 3.The pharynx is part of both the digestive and respiratory systems whilst the larynx is not.