Which Tonsils Are Adenoids?

The tonsils are located on both sides of the back of the throat. The adenoids are located higher and further back, where the nasal passages connect with the throat. The tonsils are visible through the mouth, but the adenoids are not.

Are adenoids the same as tonsils?

Tonsils are two round lumps in the back of the throat. Adenoids are high in the throat behind the nose and the roof of the mouth. Tonsils and adenoids are part of the immune system and are often removed in childhood to treat chronic ear infections and obstructed breathing.

Which tonsils are involved in adenoids?

The adenoids are part of the so-called Waldeyer ring of lymphoid tissue which also includes the palatine tonsils, the lingual tonsils and the tubal tonsils.