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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
[[Image:Developing Head.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Developing Head - Copyright RVC]]
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 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 pharynx plays an important role in [[Deglutition|deglutition]]
*The pharynx plays an important role in [[Deglutition|deglutition]]
[[Image:Soft Palate Separating Pharyngeal Cavities.jpg|thumb|right|150x|Soft palate dividing the oropharynx and the nasopharynx - Copyright RVC]]
==Musculature==
==Musculature==
==Histology==
==Histology==
[[Image:Pharyngeal Tonsil.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Histology of Pharyngeal Tonsil - Copyright RVC]]
*Fibroelastic aponeurosis supports the mucosa
*Fibroelastic aponeurosis supports the mucosa