Pharynx is the membrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth, connecting to the larynx and esophagus. In anatomy, it acts as a muscular tube that guides air and food, with three regions (nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx) working to swallow and breathe. The term is used in medical and academic contexts and often appears in descriptive anatomy and ENT discussions.
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