GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The pharynx, commonly called the throat, is a passageway that extends from the base of the skull to the level of the sixth cervical vertebra. It serves both the respiratory and digestive systems by receiving air from the nasal cavity and air, food, and water from the oral cavity.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pharynx is part of two body systems (the respiratory system and the digestive system) because it carries both air and food. At the bottom of the pharynx, two pipes split off-one for air and one for food.

Detailed explanation-3: -The two sub-regions of the pharynx that are shared between the digestive system and respiratory system are the oropharynx and the laryngopharynx. The nasopharynx is not shared with the digestive system because food or water would be going the “wrong way” through the pharynx-superiorly instead of inferiorly.

Detailed explanation-4: -(FAYR-inx) The hollow tube inside the neck that starts behind the nose and ends at the top of the trachea (windpipe) and esophagus (the tube that goes to the stomach). The pharynx is about 5 inches long, depending on body size. Also called throat.

Detailed explanation-5: -The pharynx, or throat, plays a key role in serving both your respiratory and digestive systems. Its structures allow air to pass through your windpipe and on to your lungs, while also working to ensure food and drink pass into the esophagus and stomach.