Term Name: nasopharynx
Synonyms: epipharynx, nasal part of pharynx, Nasenrachenraum, pars nasalis pharyngis, rhinopharynx
Definition: the section of the pharynx that lies above the soft palate
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0001728]

Relationships
is part of: chordate pharynx upper respiratory tract
has parts: epithelium of nasopharynx lateral wall of nasopharynx lumen of nasopharynx mucosa of nasopharynx nasal-associated lymphoid tissue nasopharyngeal epithelial cell nasopharyngeal gland nasopharynx connective tissue posterior wall of nasopharynx roof of nasopharynx
is a type of: proximo-distal subdivision of respiratory tract