Regionally, the pharynx divides into three parts which are from superior to inferior:-the nasal pharynx, located behind the posterior nasal apertures (choanae), the oral pharynx, located behind the opening of the oral cavity, and the laryngeal pharynx, located behind the inlet (opening) of the larynx.
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Nov 18, 2013 · The pharynx is a fibromuscular tube that is semicircular in cross section and is situated directly anterior to the vertebral column.