THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

Detailed explanation-1: -Pharynx (Throat) The pharynx, usually called the throat, is part of the respiratory system and digestive system. It carries air, food and fluid down from the nose and mouth. The pharynx is the site of common illnesses, including sore throat and tonsillitis.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The pharynx opens into the respiratory system through an opening called the glottis. Glottis controls the inflow and outflow of air and carbon dioxide respectively in the respiratory passage. There is also epiglottis that covers the windpipe while we swallow food to ensure no choking happens.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are three main divisions of the pharynx: the oral pharynx, the nasal pharynx, and the laryngeal pharynx. The latter two are airways, whereas the oral pharynx is shared by both the respiratory and digestive tracts.