Pharynx (throat): helps to swallow, composed of skeletal mscl; runs from base of skull to vertebra C6; !3 regions!
Nasopharynx (top)- behind nasl cav., only air passgway, adenoids
Oropharynx (middle and behind oral cav.)- passgway for food and air, palatine tonsils, lingual tonsils
Laryngopharynx (bottom behind lungs)- passgeway for food and air, xtends 2 larynx & continious w esophagus