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The pharynx is part of both the respiratory and digestive system. Both systems have entrances to the pharynx but they are separated from each other by the soft palate.

The pharynx is part of both the respiratory and digestive system. Both systems have entrances to the pharynx but they are separated from each other by the soft palate.

During exercise or during respiratory distress, the mouth can be used as an additional opening of the respiratory system and then the [[Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]] also becomes an air-way.

During exercise or during respiratory distress, the mouth can be used as an additional opening of the respiratory system and then the [[Oral Cavity - Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]] also becomes an air-way.

The pharynx can be split into different regions- the [[Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]], oesophageal/laryngeal pharynx and the nasal pharynx

The pharynx can be split into different regions- the [[Oral Cavity - Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]], oesophageal/laryngeal pharynx and the nasal pharynx

==Structure==

==Structure==