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The Esophagus is the food tube that passes a chewed food and saliva packet called a bolus, from the mouth down to the stomach. The trachea is the passageway from the mouth to the lungs. Your trachea allows you to breath air in. Google image search should give you some anatomy pictures.
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What does the esophagus connect the pharynx to?
it connects to the stomach
What part connects the mouth to the digestive tube?
The Pharynx leads from the mouth to the esophagus and then down to the digestive tract.
Is throat same as pharynx?
No, the throat and the pharynx are not the same. The pharynx is a muscular tube that connects the nasal cavity to the larynx and esophagus, while the throat is a more general term that can refer to the pharynx, larynx, and surrounding tissues.
Is the pharynx the same as the throat?
Yes, the pharynx is another term for the throat. It is the passage that connects the mouth and nasal cavity to the esophagus and larynx.
What connects the pharynx to the trachea and houses the vocal cords?
The larynx connects the pharynx to the trachea and contains the vocal cords. It is commonly known as the voice box and plays a crucial role in producing sound and facilitating breathing.
