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Part of the throat that is behind the mouth and nasal cavity
The pharynx (pl.: pharynges) is the part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity, and above the esophagus(oesophagus) and trachea (the tubes going
Pharynx
Reflex at the back of the throat
elevate and pull toward the intact side regardless of the side of the pharynx that is touched. This is because the sensory component is intact on both
Pharyngeal_reflex
Voice box, an organ in the neck of amphibians, reptiles, and mammals
the trachea against food aspiration. The opening of the larynx into the pharynx, known as the laryngeal inlet, is about 4–5 centimeters in diameter. The
Larynx
Anterior part of the neck, in front of the vertebra
neck, internally positioned in front of the vertebrae. It contains the pharynx and larynx. An important section of it is the epiglottis, separating the
Throat
Process used to transport solids and liquids from the mouth to the stomach
for an ingested substance (typically food) to pass from the mouth to the pharynx and then into the esophagus. In colloquial English, the term "swallowing"
Swallowing
Consonant articulated through the pharynx
pharyngeal consonant is a consonant that is articulated primarily in the pharynx. Some phoneticians distinguish upper-pharyngeal consonants (as they are
Pharyngeal_consonant
Anatomical space of the pharynx
In the pharynx, the sinus of Morgagni is the enclosed space between the upper border of the superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle, the base of the skull
Sinus_of_Morgagni_(pharynx)
Tongue position when pronouncing certain vowels
root (ATR or +ATR), or expanded pharynx, and retracted tongue root (RTR or −ATR) are contrasting states of the pharynx during the pronunciation of vowels
Advanced and retracted tongue root
Advanced_and_retracted_tongue_root
Phylum of animals having a dorsal nerve cord
= circulatory system 8 = atriopore 9 = space above pharynx 10 = pharyngeal slit (gill) 11 = pharynx 12 = vestibule 13 = oral cirri 14 = mouth opening 15
Chordate
Digestive system in humans
blocked. The pharynx is innervated by the pharyngeal plexus of the vagus nerve. Muscles in the pharynx push the food into the esophagus. The pharynx joins the
Human_digestive_system
Paraphyletic class of tunicates comprising sea squirts
water through a tube, the oral siphon. The water enters the mouth and pharynx, flows through mucus-covered gill slits (also called pharyngeal stigmata)
Ascidiacea
Marine animals of the order Actiniaria
into a flattened pharynx. This consists of an infolding of the body wall, and is therefore lined by the animal's epidermis. The pharynx typically runs for
Sea_anemone
Medical condition
diverticulum, also pharyngeal pouch, is a diverticulum of the mucosa of the human pharynx, just above the cricopharyngeal muscle (i.e. above the upper sphincter
Zenker's_diverticulum
Muscle
nerve (cranial nerve IX). It acts to elevate the larynx and pharynx, and dilate the pharynx, thus facilitating swallowing. The stylopharyngeus is a long
Stylopharyngeus_muscle
Aspect of snails and slugs
following parts: buccal mass (including the mouth, pharynx, and retractor muscles of the pharynx) and salivary glands with salivary ducts oesophagus
Digestive system of gastropods
Digestive_system_of_gastropods
Lymphoid organs in the mouth and throat
of GALT and MALT. Illustration of frontal view of tonsils "Definitive pharynx; Thyroid; Middle ear; Tonsils; Thymus". www.embryology.ch. Archived from
Tonsil
Articulation of consonants or vowels
pharyngealisation is a secondary articulation of consonants or vowels by which the pharynx or epiglottis is constricted during the articulation of the sound. In the
Pharyngealization
First portion of the alimentary canal that receives food
Latin), is also the first part of the alimentary canal, which leads to the pharynx and the gullet. In tetrapod vertebrates, the mouth is bounded on the outside
Mouth
Consonantal sound represented by ⟨ħ⟩ in IPA
often written ⟨Ḥ⟩, ⟨ḥ⟩. Typically characterized as fricative in the upper pharynx, similar to [h], except that the latter is placed at the glottis instead
Voiceless pharyngeal fricative
Voiceless_pharyngeal_fricative
Vertebrate organ through which food passes to the stomach
through which food passes, aided by peristaltic contractions, from the pharynx to the stomach. The esophagus is a fibromuscular tube, about 25 cm (10 in)
Esophagus
Connective tissue in the head
The buccopharyngeal fascia is a fascia of the pharynx. It represents the posterior portion of the pretracheal fascia (visceral fascia). It covers the
Buccopharyngeal_fascia
Gap in the muscular wall of the pharynx
(also known as Killian's triangle) is a triangular area in the wall of the pharynx between the cricopharyngeus (upper esophageal sphincter (UES)) and thyropharyngeus
Killian's_dehiscence
Cancer arises in the head or neck region
examining inside the mouth for any abnormalities and assessing the rest of the pharynx and larynx with a nasendoscope. Further investigations will be directed
Head_and_neck_cancer
Respiratory organ in aquatic animals
recovered. The gills of vertebrates typically develop in the walls of the pharynx, along a series of gill slits opening to the exterior. Most species employ
Gill
Poem by Wallace Stevens
"The Man Whose Pharynx Was Bad" is a poem from Wallace Stevens's first book of poetry, Harmonium. First published in 1921, it is in the public domain
The_Man_Whose_Pharynx_Was_Bad
Oral sex on the penis by a sexual partner
during deep-throating and sucking becomes impossible; the tightness of the pharynx can intensely stimulate the glans of the penis. The male receiving fellatio
Fellatio
Medical condition
Pharyngis is a medical condition where keratin grows on the surface of the pharynx, that is the part of the throat at the back of the mouth. Keratin is a
Keratosis_pharyngis
Rare consonant
Pharyngeal and epiglottal consonants are pronounced in the upper and lower pharynx, respectively, and because of this they are often labeled "upper pharyngeal"
Voiceless upper-pharyngeal plosive
Voiceless_upper-pharyngeal_plosive
Infection of the nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx or trachea
which involves the upper respiratory tract, including the nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx or trachea. This commonly includes nasal obstruction, sore throat
Upper respiratory tract infection
Upper_respiratory_tract_infection
Anatomical feature
pharyngobasilar fascia is a fascia of the pharynx. It is situated between the mucous and muscular layers of the pharynx.[citation needed] It is formed as a
Pharyngobasilar_fascia
Principal motor nerve of the pharynx
pharyngeal branch of the vagus nerve is the principal motor nerve of the pharynx. It represents the motor component of the pharyngeal plexus, and ultimately
Pharyngeal branch of vagus nerve
Pharyngeal_branch_of_vagus_nerve
Inflammation of the back of the throat
Pharyngitis is inflammation of the back of the throat, known as the pharynx. It typically results in a sore throat and fever. Other symptoms may include
Pharyngitis
Salivary glands Parotid glands Submandibular glands Sublingual glands Pharynx Esophagus Stomach Small intestine Duodenum Jejunum Ileum Large intestine
List of organs of the human body
List_of_organs_of_the_human_body
Species of ascidian
through which food particles are drawn into the pharynx, is surrounded by 10 oral tentacles. The pharynx is the main cavity in which food is filtered, funneled
Skeleton_panda_sea_squirt
Final portion of the large intestine
parts of the Gastrointestinal tract Upper gastrointestinal tract Mouth Pharynx Esophagus Stomach Duodenum Lower gastrointestinal tract Small intestine
Rectum
Organ that allows fish to breathe underwater
gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide using gills on both sides of the pharynx (throat). Gills possess tissues resembling short threads, referred to as
Fish_gill
Passavant's ridge is a mucous elevation situated behind the floor of the naso-pharynx. It is also known as Passavant's pad or palatopharyngeal ridge. The prominence
Passavant's_ridge
Flexible, hollow tube found in hemichordates
the roof of the embryonic gut anterior to the pharynx. In adults, they extend dorsally from the pharynx into the proboscis, and it communicates with the
Stomochord
Muscles of the throat
The pharyngeal muscles are a group of muscles that form the pharynx, which is posterior to the oral cavity, determining the shape of its lumen, and affecting
Pharyngeal_muscles
Phylum of microscopic animals
They feed on detritus, sucking up organic particles with their muscular pharynx. They are hermaphrodites, the marine species producing eggs which develop
Gastrotrich
Organ system within humans and other animals
large intestines. The upper gastrointestinal tract consists of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. The exact demarcation between the upper
Gastrointestinal_tract
Vibratory sound made while asleep
palatopharyngeal arch), palatine tonsils, adenoid tonsil, walls of the pharynx, epiglottis, or lower structures. These structures may relax during sleep
Snoring
Class of parasitic flatworms
the forward end of the animal, and opens into a muscular, pumping pharynx. The pharynx connects, via a short oesophagus, to one or two blind-ending caeca
Trematoda
organs appears as a median longitudinal groove in the ventral wall of the pharynx. The groove deepens, and its lips fuse to form a septum, which grows from
Laryngotracheal_groove
Phylum of marine deuterostome animals
the buccal cavity into the pharynx, where it gets separated from water that enters gill slits for respiration. The pharynx leads into an esophagus which
Hemichordate
Phylum of unsegmented marine worms
alimentary canal is straight, consisting of an eversible pharynx, an intestine, and a short rectum. The pharynx is muscular and lined by teeth. Three of the five
Priapulida
Mixture of food and saliva formed by chewing
consistency and size, the tongue voluntarily pushes it backward into the pharynx, initiating the involuntary stage of swallowing. During transit, the epiglottis
Food_bolus
Consonantal sound represented by ⟨ʡ⟩ in IPA
mechanism" – that is, a stop produced by the aryepiglottic folds within the pharynx. Features of an epiglottal stop: Its manner of articulation is occlusive
Epiglottal_plosive
Blood vessel
artery penetrates the superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle to enter the pharynx and reach the palatine tonsil. The artery then ramifies within the substance
Tonsillar_artery
Cancer of the lining of the lips, mouth, or upper throat
painful. On the lip, the ulcer is more commonly crusting and dry, and in the pharynx it is more commonly a mass. It can also be associated with loose teeth
Oral_cancer
Inflammation of the esophagus
lining, and longitudinal and circular smooth muscle fibers. It connects the pharynx to the stomach; swallowed food and liquids normally pass through it. Esophagitis
Esophagitis
Armored jawless fish of the Paleozoic
that use ciliated motion to move food, ostracoderms used their muscular pharynx to create a suction that pulled small and slow-moving prey into their mouths
Ostracoderm
(laryngeal aditus, laryngeal aperture) is the opening that connects the pharynx and the larynx. Its borders are formed by:[citation needed] the free curved
Laryngeal_inlet
Throat infection by Streptococcus bacteria
streptococcal sore throat (strep throat), is pharyngitis (an infection of the pharynx, the back of the throat) caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, a gram-positive
Streptococcal_pharyngitis
Medical condition
superior constriction of the pharynx); paralysis of soft palate and fauces with anesthesia of these parts and of the pharynx; loss of taste in the posterior
Villaret's_syndrome
Last part of the digestive system in vertebrates
parts of the Gastrointestinal tract Upper gastrointestinal tract Mouth Pharynx Esophagus Stomach Duodenum Lower gastrointestinal tract Small intestine
Large_intestine
Organs of the immune system
number, lie in the buccopharyngeal fascia, behind the upper part of the pharynx and in front of the arch of the atlas, being separated, however, from the
Retropharyngeal_lymph_nodes
Muscle of the soft palate
(/lɪˈveɪtər ˈviːlaɪ ˌpæləˈtaɪnaɪ/) is a muscle of the soft palate and pharynx. It is innervated by the vagus nerve (cranial nerve X) via its pharyngeal
Levator_veli_palatini
Portion of the ear
opening from the pharynx to the side of the head in front of the main gill slits. In fish embryos, the spiracle forms as a pouch in the pharynx, which grows
Middle_ear
Mophological feature in some fish
jaws are a "second set" of jaws contained within an animal's throat, or pharynx, distinct from the primary or oral jaws. They are believed to have originated
Pharyngeal_jaw
glossoepiglottic fold Deep dissection of larynx, pharynx and tongue seen from behind Deep dissection of larynx, pharynx and tongue seen from behind This article
Glossoepiglottic_folds
Cranial nerve IX, for the tongue and pharynx
sensory information from inner surface of the tympanic membrane, upper pharynx (GVA), and the posterior one-third of the tongue. Visceral afferent (special
Glossopharyngeal_nerve
Release of gas from the upper digestive tract through the mouth
gastrointestinal tract (esophagus and stomach) of humans, and other animals into the pharynx, and usually out through the mouth. In humans, belching can be caused by
Belching
Class of hemichordate invertebrates
name "hemichordate" for the phylum. The mouth opens posteriorly into a pharynx with a row of gill slits along either side. The remainder of the digestive
Acorn_worm
Subphylum of chordates
side, and the gill slits on the right side. Organs associated with the pharynx are positioned either exclusively on the left or on the right side of the
Lancelet
Medical condition
(also termed Plaut–Vincent's angina), is pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx) and tonsillitis (inflammation of the palatine tonsils), caused by infection
Vincent's_angina
Branch of linguistics studying how humans make sounds
with the back of the tongue, and radical articulations are made in the pharynx. These divisions are not sufficient for distinguishing and describing all
Articulatory_phonetics
External opening of the rectum
parts of the Gastrointestinal tract Upper gastrointestinal tract Mouth Pharynx Esophagus Stomach Duodenum Lower gastrointestinal tract Small intestine
Human_anus
Elevated mucous membrane in the nasopharynx
tube) is an elevation of the mucous membrane of the nasal part of the pharynx formed by the underlying base of the cartilaginous portion of the Eustachian
Torus_tubarius
Class of Anthozoa with 8-fold symmetry
It opens into a tubular pharynx that projects down into a gastrovascular cavity that occupies the hollow interior. The pharynx is surrounded by eight radial
Octocorallia
Tube attached to the intestine
v t e Anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract, excluding the mouth Upper Pharynx Muscles Spaces peripharyngeal retropharyngeal parapharyngeal retrovisceral
Appendix_(anatomy)
Species of flatworm
long, and transparent, with two small eyes. They have a barrel shaped pharynx ringed with around 26 tentacles, and eat a diet composed of small organisms
Baicalellia_daftpunka
Group of liver parasites
oral sucker opening into the mouth. Inside, the mouth leads to a small pharynx which is followed by an extended intestine that runs the entire length
Liver_fluke
Structure of the respiratory system
the incoming air (Sobiesk & Munakomi, 2023). Next, air moves into the pharynx, a passage that contains the intersection between the esophagus and the
Respiratory_tract
Digestive system structure
- columnar if column-shaped, and squamous if flat. In the oesophagus, pharynx and external anal canal the epithelium is stratified, squamous and non-keratinising
Gastrointestinal_wall
Nerve structure around pharynx in invertebrates
ring is an arrangement of nerve ganglia around the foregut (esophagus or pharynx) of an animal. It is a common feature of nematodes, molluscs and many other
Circumesophageal_nerve_ring
Performance skill
through the mouth and past the pharynx. According to a study on eight "normal subjects", the transverse diameter of the pharynx at its smallest point is on
Sword_swallowing
Part of the small intestine
parts of the Gastrointestinal tract Upper gastrointestinal tract Mouth Pharynx Esophagus Stomach Duodenum Lower gastrointestinal tract Small intestine
Jejunum
Phylum of pseudocoelomate invertebrates
into a characteristic chewing pharynx (called the mastax), sometimes via a ciliated tube, and sometimes directly. The pharynx has a powerful muscular wall
Rotifer
Consonantal sound
Pharyngeal and epiglottal consonants are pronounced in the upper and lower pharynx, respectively, and because of this they are often labeled "upper pharyngeal"
Voiced upper-pharyngeal plosive
Voiced_upper-pharyngeal_plosive
Section of the large intestine closest to the rectum and anus
parts of the Gastrointestinal tract Upper gastrointestinal tract Mouth Pharynx Esophagus Stomach Duodenum Lower gastrointestinal tract Small intestine
Sigmoid_colon
Muscle
superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle is a quadrilateral muscle of the pharynx. It is the uppermost and thinnest of the three pharyngeal constrictors
Superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
Superior_pharyngeal_constrictor_muscle
Organ in the gastrointestinal tract
parts of the Gastrointestinal tract Upper gastrointestinal tract Mouth Pharynx Esophagus Stomach Duodenum Lower gastrointestinal tract Small intestine
Small_intestine
Bone situated in the neck between the chin and the thyroid-cartilage
the mouth and the tongue above, the larynx below, and the epiglottis and pharynx behind.[citation needed] Its name is derived from Greek hyoeides 'shaped
Hyoid_bone
High-pitched breathing sound due to obstruction of the larynx
is different from stertor, which is a snoring noise originating in the pharynx, and wheezing, which originates in the bronchi. Stridor is a physical sign
Stridor
Sheet of internal skeletal muscle
metabolic demand of exercise. The existence of a membrane separating the pharynx from the stomach can be traced widely among the chordates. Thus the model
Thoracic_diaphragm
Structure of the brain stem
association to those muscles innervated, including those of the tongue, pharynx and larynx. The medulla can be thought of as being in two parts: an upper
Medulla_oblongata
Parasitic or predatory annelid worms
are predators. Leeches either have a pharynx that they can protrude, commonly called a proboscis, or a pharynx that they cannot protrude, which in some
Leech
Family (Mugilidae) of ray-finned fish
detritus, and most species have unusually muscular stomachs and a complex pharynx to help in digestion. Taxonomically, the family is placed in the order
Mullet_(fish)
Cartilaginous tube
particles that the cilia then waft upward toward the larynx and then the pharynx where it can be either swallowed into the stomach or expelled as phlegm
Trachea
Medical condition
Cricopharyngeal spasms occur in the cricopharyngeus muscle of the pharynx. Cricopharyngeal spasm is an uncomfortable but harmless and temporary disorder
Cricopharyngeal_spasm
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
Human Mouse (ortholog) Top expressed in palpebral conjunctiva mucosa of pharynx nasal epithelium bronchial epithelial cell amniotic fluid oral cavity gingival
TACSTD2
Condition affecting short-nosed dogs and cats
conditions like everted laryngeal saccules, partial collapse of the dorsonasal pharynx, and laryngeal collapse. Other risk factors for BOAS include a lower craniofacial
Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome
Brachycephalic_obstructive_airway_syndrome
Medical condition
pharynx, bruises, swelling, and hyoid bone fragments can be seen. If the hyoid bone is fractured, there is a high likelihood that the larynx, pharynx
Hyoid_bone_fracture
Portion of the larynx situated inferior to the glottis
larynx, pharynx and tongue seen from behind Deep dissection of larynx, pharynx and tongue seen from behind Deep dissection of larynx, pharynx and tongue
Infraglottic_cavity
Protein-coding gene in humans
gallbladder Top expressed in granulocyte stroma of bone marrow calvaria pharynx right lobe of liver embryo lumbar spinal ganglion dermis blood spleen More
CD200R1
Muscle of the pharynx
The salpingopharyngeus muscle is a muscle of the pharynx. It arises from the lower part of the cartilage of the Eustachian tube, and inserts into the
Salpingopharyngeus_muscle
Order of gastrotrichs
be distinguished from other gastrotrichs by the absence of pores in the pharynx, and by the presence of adhesive glands at the posterior end of the animal
Chaetonotida
Embryonic precursor structures in vertebrates
as a series of outpouchings of mesoderm on both sides of the developing pharynx. The vasculature of the pharyngeal arches are the aortic arches that arise
Pharyngeal_arch
French surgeon
organs. Le carrefour aéro-digestif, le larynx, le pharynx, 1924 – The aero-digestive, larynx, pharynx. Cancer de la langue, 1932 – Cancer of the tongue
Pierre_Sebileau
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