Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy
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Author: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
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Thestructures forming theinferior boundary of each region of the pharynx.

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Pharynx is also known as the throat. It can be defined as a passageway that is located in the head and the neck and has a length of about 13 centimeters. It is a part of the digestive as well as the respiratory system. This structure is responsible for connecting the nose, mouth, and the throat with each other.

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