1. Valsalva named the Eustachian tube and described its function and that of its muscle. 2. They are supposed to offset the build-up of air pressure in the eustachian tube . 3. He described the Eustachian tube and the maneuver to test its patency ( openness ). 4. The inner part of the spiracle, still connected to the pharynx, forms the eustachian tube . 5. The tensor muscle fibres that open the eustachian tubes lack an anchor to function effectively. 6. One of these muscles, the tensor veli palatini, also acts to open the eustachian tube . 7. Could be congestion in the eustachian tubes but .. 8. These are intended to improve Eustachian tube function. 9. Via the Eustachian tube , material from the external ear can enter the mouth and be tasted. 10. This will elicit the cardiovascular responses described below but will not force air into the Eustachian tubes .
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