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Sleep Breath 1999; 3(1): 017-022
DOI: 10.1055/s-1999-22060
DOI: 10.1055/s-1999-22060
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The Origin of Pharyngeal Obstruction during Sleep
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Publication Date:
14 March 2002 (online)
ABSTRACT
This paper traces the development of the adult human pharynx through evolution, comparative anatomy, and development from infant to adult. Based on phylogeny and otogeny, an hypothesis for the occurrence of obstructive sleep apnea in the mature human is presented.
KEYWORD
obstructive sleep apnea - oropharynx - klinorynchy - evolution - pharynx