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The opening of the [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology|larynx]] is on the floor of the pharynx. Caudal and dorsal to the laryngeal opening is the opening into the [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesophagus]]. In the dorsal region of the [[Nasopharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|nasopharynx]] there are paired openings into the auditory (eustacian) tubes. The lining of the middle ear cavity and auditory tube is continuous with that of the [[Nasopharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|nasopharynx]]. It is located between the base of the skull and the first two cervical vertebrae dorsally and the [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology|larynx]] ventrally. The [[Skull and Facial Muscles - Anatomy & Physiology#Mandible (mandibula)|mandible]], pterygoid muscles and [[Hyoid Apparatus - Anatomy & Physiology|hyoid apparatus]] are located laterally. Laterally, two pairs of '''palatopharyngeal arches''' are present from the [[Soft Palate|soft palate]] to the [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesophagus]].

The opening of the [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology|larynx]] is on the floor of the pharynx. Caudal and dorsal to the laryngeal opening is the opening into the [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesophagus]]. In the dorsal region of the [[Nasopharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|nasopharynx]] there are paired openings into the auditory (eustacian) tubes. The lining of the middle ear cavity and auditory tube is continuous with that of the [[Nasopharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|nasopharynx]]. It is located between the base of the skull and the first two cervical vertebrae dorsally and the [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology|larynx]] ventrally. The [[Skull and Facial Muscles - Anatomy & Physiology#Mandible (mandibula)|mandible]], pterygoid muscles and [[Hyoid Apparatus - Anatomy & Physiology|hyoid apparatus]] are located laterally. Laterally, two pairs of '''palatopharyngeal arches''' are present from the [[Soft Palate|soft palate]] to the [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesophagus]].

The walls of the pharynx contain striated muscle. During [[Deglutition|swallowing]], the [[Soft Palate|soft palate]] is raised which divides the pharynx into dorsal and ventral sections.  

The walls of the pharynx contain striated muscle. During [[Deglutition|swallowing]], the [[Soft Palate|soft palate]] is raised which divides the pharynx into dorsal and ventral sections. The dorsal compartment is the [[Nasopharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|nasopharynx]] and the rostral compartment is the [[Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]]. The [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology#Laryngeal Pharynx|laryngeal pharynx]] is separated from the [[Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]] by the [[Epiglottis|epiglottis]]. [[Tonsils - Anatomy & Physiology|Tonsils]] are present on the lateral walls of the [[Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]] and are covered by flaps of mucosa. It is partially visible in the open mouth.  

[[Image:Pharynx Anatomy.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Pharynx Labelled - Copyright C.Clarkson and T.F.Fletcher University of Minnesota]]The dorsal compartment is the [[Nasopharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|nasopharynx]] and the rostral compartment is the [[Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]]. The [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology#Laryngeal Pharynx|laryngeal pharynx]] is separated from the [[Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]] by the [[Epiglottis|epiglottis]]. [[Tonsils - Anatomy & Physiology|Tonsils]] are present on the lateral walls of the [[Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]] and are covered by flaps of mucosa. It is partially visible in the open mouth.  

The pharynx plays an important role in [[Deglutition|deglutition]].

The pharynx plays an important role in [[Deglutition|deglutition]].