The eustachian tube is responsible for connecting the middle ear and the pharynx. For this very reason it is also called otopharyngeal tube.The function of the Eustachian tube is to protect the middle ear.

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2. connects middle ear nasopharynx
3. structure leads middle ear nasopharynx
4. connects middle ear pharynx
5. structure middle ear