HUMAN ANATOMY BY CATEGORY
Head Anatomy
Neck Anatomy
Shoulder Anatomy
Back Anatomy
Chest Anatomy
Abdominal Anatomy
Hip Anatomy
Upper Leg Anatomy
Knee Anatomy
Lower Leg Anatomy
Ankle Anatomy
Foot Anatomy
Upper Arm Anatomy
Elbow Anatomy
Forearm Anatomy
Wrist Anatomy
Hand Anatomy
Skin Anatomy
Internal Organ Anatomy
Pharynx Anatomy
Anatomy of the Pharynx
The pharynx is an elongated tube that offers a passageway for both air and food. The pharynx is the cavity that connects the
nose
, mouth, and
larynx
, and is consequently divided up into three regions that are surrounded by muscle. This is one of the most important regions of the
throat
, which consists of different anatomical structures used for breathing, speech, and swallowing. While swallowing, the muscles of the pharynx lift the larynx and close the epiglottis, to prevent food from entering the airways.
Referenced Material
Anatomica’s Body Atlas. (2002). San Diego, CA: Thunder Bay Press (pg. 311)