What is the definition or description of: pharynx?

The throat: The pharynx refers to the various parts of the throat including the tonsils, the adenoids, the posterior portion of the tongue, and the lining of the throat immediately above the voice box.

Head/neck anatomy: It is the connection between the mouth and the throat. The 3 parts are the oropharynx, nasopharynx, and hypo-pharynx. The pharynx leads into the trachea, larynx, and esophagus.