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Pharynx

Head and neck overview

Head and neck overview

The human pharynx is situated immediately below the mouth and nasal cavity, and above the esophagus and larynx.

This is a drawing of an overview of the head and neck. The human pharynx is seen situated immediately below the mouth and nasal cavity, and above the esophagus and larynx.

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    "Illu01 head neck."
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