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==Introduction==

[[Image:Developing Head.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Developing Head - Copyright RVC]]

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The pharynx is part of both the [[Cardiorespiratory System - Anatomy & Physiology|respiratory]] and [[Alimentary - Anatomy & Physiology|digestive]] system. Both systems have entrances to the pharynx but they are separated from each other by the [[Soft Palate - Anatomy & Physiology|soft palate]].

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The pharynx is part of both the [[Cardiorespiratory System - Anatomy & Physiology|respiratory]] and [[Alimentary - Anatomy & Physiology|digestive]] system. Both systems have entrances to the pharynx but they are separated from each other by the [[Soft Palate - Anatomy & Physiology|soft palate]]. The section that is rostral to the sort palate is known as the [[Nasopharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|nasopharynx]].

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.

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The pharynx can be split into different regions- the [[Oral Cavity - Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]], [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology#Laryngeal Pharynx|laryngeal pharynx]] (sometimes referred to as the oesophageal pharynx) and the [[Nasopharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|nasopharynx]]

[[Image:Nasopharynx.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Nasopharynx Anatomy - Copyright RVC]]

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==Structure and Function==

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