One of the key components of both the respiratory system and the digestive system is the pharynx, but most people don’t call it that. The pharynx, also known as the throat, is the muscular ...

The oral cavity and oropharynx are spaces defined by both hard and soft tissue structures. The oral cavity has muscle and bony boundaries, but the pharynx is a muscular tube. An embryologic ...

The oropharynx is the middle portion of the pharynx, located at the back of the oral cavity. This region contains the tonsils, which can obstruct airflow during sleep if swollen. Relaxation of the ...