The pharynx (plural: pharynges) is the part of the throat . source
The pharynx (plural: pharynges) is the part of the throat .
The pharynx is behind the mouth and nasal cavity and above the oesophagus. source
The pharynx is behind the mouth and nasal cavity and above the oesophagus.
The pharynx is an organ found in vertebrates and invertebrates, though the structure is not universally the same across all of those species. source
The pharynx is an organ found in vertebrates and invertebrates, though the structure is not universally the same across all of those species.
In humans the pharynx is part of the digestive system and also of the conducting zone of the respiratory system. source
In humans the pharynx is part of the digestive system and also of the conducting zone of the respiratory system.
The pharynx makes up the part of the throat situated immediately behind the nasal cavity, behind the mouth and above the esophagus and larynx. source
The pharynx makes up the part of the throat situated immediately behind the nasal cavity, behind the mouth and above the esophagus and larynx.
The human pharynx is conventionally divided into three sections: the nasopharynx, the oropharynx and the laryngopharynx. source
The human pharynx is conventionally divided into three sections: the nasopharynx, the oropharynx and the laryngopharynx.
The human pharynx is important in vocalization. source
The human pharynx is important in vocalization.
In humans there are two sets of pharyngeal muscles that form the pharynx, determining the shape of its lumen. source
In humans there are two sets of pharyngeal muscles that form the pharynx, determining the shape of its lumen.
The upper portion of the pharynx, the nasopharynx, extends from the base of the skull to the upper surface of the soft palate. source
The upper portion of the pharynx, the nasopharynx, extends from the base of the skull to the upper surface of the soft palate.
The oropharynx lies behind the oral cavity, extending from the uvula to the level of the hyoid bone. source
The oropharynx lies behind the oral cavity, extending from the uvula to the level of the hyoid bone.
The laryngopharynx, (Latin: pars laryngea pharyngis), also known as hypopharynx, is the caudal part of the pharynx. source
The laryngopharynx, (Latin: pars laryngea pharyngis), also known as hypopharynx, is the caudal part of the pharynx.
Inflammation of the pharynx, or pharyngitis, is the painful inflammation of the throat. source
Inflammation of the pharynx, or pharyngitis, is the painful inflammation of the throat.
The word pharynx is derived from the Greek φάρυγξ phárynx, meaning "throat". source
The word pharynx is derived from the Greek φάρυγξ phárynx, meaning "throat".
All vertebrates have a pharynx, used in both feeding and respiration. source
All vertebrates have a pharynx, used in both feeding and respiration.
The pharynx arises during development in all vertebrates through a series of six or more outpocketings on the lateral sides of the head. source
The pharynx arises during development in all vertebrates through a series of six or more outpocketings on the lateral sides of the head.
