Mean (SE) pharyngeal airway dimensions (mm2)
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Average airway cross sectional area: | ||
| Whole neck | 130 (9) | 109 (12) |
| Palatal region | 78 (9) | 85 (12) |
| Subpalatal region | 160 (12) | 119 (13)3-150 |
| Minimum cross sectional area: | ||
| Whole neck | 41 (5) | 37 (7) |
| Palatal region | 45 (5) | 52 (12) |
| Subpalatal region | 67 (9) | 49 (5) |
↵3-150 p<0.05.