Pharynx and Throat Terms

The Pharynx - Subdivisions - Blood Supply pharynx The pharynx is a muscular tube that connects the oral and nasal cavity to the larynx and oesophagus It begins at the base of the skull and pharynx Pharynx is 12–14 cm in its vertical length and extends from the base of skull to the upper border of upper esophageal sphincter

pharynx The soft palate separates the oropharynx from the nasopharynx When elongated it obstructs and larynx and irritates the pharynx resulting in clinical signs