HEAD NECK
ROOT OF NECK
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Auditory Tube
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Eustachian Tube
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Two of the above
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Internal Auditory Metis
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Detailed explanation-1: -The primary function of the Eustachian tube is to equalize air pressure between the atmosphere and the middle ear. Yawning and swallowing cause contraction of the muscles connected to the Eustachian tube, enabling the tube to open to small amounts of air.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Eustachian tube is a narrow tube that connects the middle ear to the back of the nose. Normally, the Eustachian tube opens with every swallow or yawn to act as a pressure-equalizing valve for the middle ear.
Detailed explanation-3: -The eustachian tube opens upon swallowing or yawning by contraction of the tensor veli palatini muscle.
Detailed explanation-4: -Inadequate opening of this tube can cause a buildup of fluid in the ears, which can lead to a feeling of pain and pressure in the ear. A tube that is too open can also cause a persistent feeling of pressure as well as hearing unusual sounds such as your own breathing or your own voice too loudly.