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- Throat - Wikipedia
In vertebrate anatomy, the throat is the front part of the neck, internally positioned in front of the vertebrae It contains the pharynx and larynx An important section of it is the epiglottis, separating the esophagus from the trachea (windpipe), preventing food and drinks being inhaled into the lungs
- Throat anatomy - Mayo Clinic
The throat includes the esophagus, trachea, larynx, tonsils and epiglottis Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic Press
- Pharynx: Function Anatomy - Cleveland Clinic
Your pharynx (throat) is a multitasking muscular funnel that helps you breathe and directs food and liquid to your digestive system You can keep your pharynx healthy by quitting smoking and protecting yourself from infections
- Throat Problems | Pharyngeal Disorders | MedlinePlus
Throat problems are common You've probably had a sore throat The cause is usually a viral infection, but other causes include allergies, infection with strep bacteria or the leaking of stomach acids back up into the esophagus, called GERD Other problems that affect the throat include: Most throat problems are minor and go away on their own
- Throat Anatomy and Physiology - Childrens Hospital of . . .
The throat (pharynx and larynx) is a ring-like muscular tube that acts as the passageway for air, food and liquid It is located behind the nose and mouth and connects the mouth (oral cavity) and nose to the breathing passages (trachea [windpipe] and lungs) and the esophagus (eating tube)
- Throat - Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders - MSD Manual . . .
The throat is a muscular passageway through which food is carried to the esophagus and air is carried to the lungs Like the nose and mouth, the throat is lined with a mucous membrane composed of cells that produce mucus and have hairlike projections (cilia)
- Parts of the Throat and Neck | UMass Memorial Health
Bean-shaped organs that help the body fight infections Here are details and images of different parts of the throat and neck
- Throat Pain: Causes and Treatment Options - Verywell Health
Throat pain can be caused by a cold virus, allergies, or many other conditions Uncover the root cause of your throat pain and learn how to treat it
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