“Pharynx (Pharynges)”  

Pharynx (Throat)

  In our body, the Pharynx (Pharynges) is the part of the throat situated immediately posterior to (behind) the mouth and nasal cavity, and cranial, or superior, to the esophagus, larynx, and trachea.

Pharynx anatomic sections

  In our body, the pharynx is divided into three distinct anatomic sections: the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and the most inferior part the hypopharynx (laryngopharynx).

Pharynx Functions

  In our body, the Pharynx, part of both the digestive system and the respiratory system and is important in vocalization. *

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