English

Eustachian tube numbered 12.

Noun

Eustachian tube ‎(plural Eustachian tubes)

1. (anatomy) In humans and other land vertebrates, a tube that links the nasopharynx to the cavity of the middle ear to allow the equalization of the pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

Synonyms

• auditory tube
• pharyngotympanic tube
• salpinx

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External links

• Eustachian tube on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons