Eustachian Tube

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
Part of human ear
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Auditory tube
Pharyngotympanic tube
gptkbp:composedOf gptkb:bone
Cartilage
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Nasopharynx
Middle ear
gptkbp:function Drains mucus from middle ear
Equalizes air pressure in middle ear
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eustachian Tube
gptkbp:length Approximately 35 mm
gptkbp:location gptkb:Nasopharynx
Middle ear
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Bartolomeo_Eustachi
gptkbp:opensDuring Swallowing
Yawning
gptkbp:presentIn gptkb:Humans
gptkb:Mammals
gptkbp:significance Otitis media
Eustachian tube dysfunction
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Middle_Ear
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8