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Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Species Differences==
==Species Differences==
====Canine====
*Single duct connects [[Nasopharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|nasopharynx]] to the [[Nasal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|nasal cavity]]
*Single duct connects [[Nasopharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|nasopharynx]] to the [[Nasal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|nasal cavity]]
*[[Tonsils - Anatomy & Physiology|Tonsils]] are a compact mass which point away from the lumen of the pharynx
*[[Tonsils - Anatomy & Physiology|Tonsils]] are a compact mass which point away from the lumen of the pharynx
====Equine====
*Auditory tube opens into the [[Special Senses - Auditory - Anatomy & Physiology#Equine Gutteral Pouch|gutteral pouch]]
*Auditory tube opens into the [[Special Senses - Auditory - Anatomy & Physiology#Equine Gutteral Pouch|gutteral pouch]]
*[[Tonsils - Anatomy & Physiology|Tonsils]] are diffuse and raised slightly
*[[Tonsils - Anatomy & Physiology|Tonsils]] are diffuse and raised slightly
====Ruminants====
*[[Tonsils - Anatomy & Physiology|Tonsils]] are a compact mass which point towards the lumen of the pharynx
*[[Tonsils - Anatomy & Physiology|Tonsils]] are a compact mass which point towards the lumen of the pharynx