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- Dictionarypharynx/ˈfarɪŋks/
noun
- 1. the membrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth, connecting them to the oesophagus.
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- Pharynx
Part of the throat that is behind the mouth and nasal cavity
The pharynx is the part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity, and above the esophagus and trachea. It is found in vertebrates and invertebrates, though its structure varies across species. The pharynx carries food to the esophagus and air to the larynx. The flap of cartilage called the epiglottis stops food from entering the larynx. Wikipedia
