fauces

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The fauces is the opening at the connection between the oral cavity and the oropharynx.

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Stimulation of either side of the fauces should elicit an equivalent response.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The main open area of the mouth, or oral cavity proper, runs from the gums and teeth to the fauces.

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Further testing of vagus motor function has the patient repeating consonant sounds that require movement of the muscles around the fauces.

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The axillary temperature was 103°, pulse 140; slight stridor in breathing and some cough; fauces very red, but free from membrane.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various