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Pharynx (Noun)

Meaning

The passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The pharynx is a tube-like structure that serves as a common passage for both food and air, connecting the mouth and nose to the esophagus and larynx.
  • Food passes through the pharynx on its way to the stomach, while air passes through on its way to the lungs.
  • Located in the front part of the neck, the pharynx is situated below the chin and above the collarbone.
  • During swallowing, the epiglottis closes off the entrance to the larynx, directing food into the pharynx and down the esophagus.
  • The pharynx is a critical structure in the digestive and respiratory systems, playing a key role in the passage of food and air.

Synonyms

  • Throat

Hypernyms

  • Tubular Cavity

Related Words

  • Pharyngeal (adjective)
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