Anatomy 604: The larynx of the horse protrudes into the nasopharynx which locks the soft palate into a conformation in which air can not move from the mouth into the trachea.

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The larynx of the horse protrudes into the nasopharynx which locks the soft palate into a conformation in which air can not move from the mouth into the trachea.

Cynthia Tellez · Accepted Answer

Why are horses obligate nasal breathers?

Anatomy 604

The larynx of the horse protrudes into the nasopharynx which locks the soft palate into a conformation in which air can not move from the mouth into the trachea.

Why are horses obligate nasal breathers?

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