Pharynx vs. Larynx Pharynx Anatomy Pharynx Diseases Lesson Summary Register to view this lesson Are you a student or a teacher? I am a student I am a teacher Recommended Lessons and Courses for You Related Lessons Related Courses Bronchi | Anatomy, Function & Location Trachea | Definition,...
The human pharynx is the biological cavity that connects the oral cavity and the nasal cavity to the esophagus, trachea and larynx region.
The pharynx is the portion of the digestive system posterior to the nasal cavity, oral cavity, and larynx.
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The nasopharynx is the most superior part of the pharynx. It is a vault-shaped dome that acts as a conduit between the nasal cavity and the oropharynx for respiration (Fig. 10.1). It is bounded from all sides by rigid bony structures with little soft tissue overlying, except part of its...
A major limitation of the model was the absence of modeling the synchronized motions of the entire set of dynamic structures involved in the process of swallowing (i.e., the rolling back of the tongue, the up and down motion of the larynx, hyoid bone, epiglottis, the contraction/relaxation...
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 pharyn