NALT

Preferred term

oropharynx

Topic

The middle portion of the pharynx that lies posterior to the mouth, inferior to the soft palate, and superior to the base of the tongue and epiglottis. It has a digestive function as food passes from the mouth into the oropharynx before entering esophagus.

pharynx

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

70699

Spanish

orofaringe

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/234524

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Created 12/22/14, last modified 11/16/15