Waldeyer’s ring

The ring is composed of the following masses:

1. Nasopharyngeal Tonsil: Also known as the Adenoids.
2. Palatine Tonsils: Commonly referred to as simply "The Tonsils" (Faucial).
3. Lingual Tonsil: Located at the base of the tongue.
4. Tubal Tonsils: Situated in the Fossa of Rosenmüller (Gerlach's tonsil).
5. Lateral Pharyngeal Bands: Vertical bands of lymphoid tissue behind the posterior pillars.
6. Nodules: Scattered on the posterior pharyngeal wall.