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  2. Pharynx: Function & Anatomy - Cleveland Clinic

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    Where is the pharynx located? Your pharynx is in the middle of your neck. It sits below the lower part of your skull and just above your esophagus and larynx. What are the parts of your pharynx? A pharynx has three parts: Nasopharynx, at the top of your throat. It connects your nose to your respiratory system. Oropharynx, in the middle of your ...

  3. Pharynx, cone-shaped passageway leading from the oral and nasal cavities in the head to the esophagus and larynx. The pharynx chamber serves both respiratory and digestive functions. It consists of three main divisions: the nasal pharynx, the oral pharynx, and the laryngeal pharynx.

  4. Pharynx: Function, Location, Health Problems, and More - WebMD

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    Where Is the Pharynx Located? The pharynx begins in the skull, above the mouth, and stretches down to the esophagus and trachea. The nasopharynx starts at the back of your nasal...

  5. Pharynx - Wikipedia

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    The pharynx (pl.: pharynges) is the part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity, and above the esophagus and trachea (the tubes going down to the stomach and the lungs respectively). It is found in vertebrates and invertebrates, though its structure varies across species.

  6. Pharynx: Location, Function, and Structure (2024)

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    Where is the Pharynx Located? The pharynx is located in the neck, posterior to the nasal and oral cavities, and extends to the esophagus at its lower end. It lies just above the larynx and in front of the cervical vertebrae.

  7. Pharynx is located behind the oral and nasal cavity. It is a part of the throat and a common passage for both the digestive and respiratory system. Pharynx opens into the oesophagus in the digestive tract and opens into the larynx in the respiratory tract.

  8. The pharynx is a conductive structure located in the midline of the neck. It is the main structure, in addition to the oral cavity, shared by two organ systems, i.e., the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and the respiratory system.

  9. The Pharynx - Subdivisions - Blood Supply - TeachMeAnatomy

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    The pharynx is a muscular tube that connects the oral and nasal cavity to the larynx and oesophagus. It begins at the base of the skull and ends at the inferior border of the cricoid cartilage (C6). The pharynx is comprised of three parts (superior to inferior): Nasopharynx. Oropharynx.

  10. Pharynx: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment - Verywell Health

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    The pharynx is a muscular tube that starts at the base of the skull behind the nasal cavity and extends down to the larynx (voice box) and esophagus (the tube that leads to the stomach). This article explains the structure and function of the pharynx.

  11. Pharynx – Definition, Anatomy, Functions, and Diagram

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    Where is the Pharynx Located. Located just below the nasal and oral cavities and before the larynx and esophagus, the pharynx starts at the human skull base, extending to the lower end of the cricoid cartilage [4].