1. The muscular tube in vertebrates that extends from the base of the skull to the esophagus, serving as a passage for food and air
The pharynx is responsible for swallowing and breathing.
A faringe é responsável pela deglutição e respiração.
2. In anatomy, the throat region between the nasal cavity and the larynx
The doctor examined the patient's pharynx with a light.
O médico examinou a faringe do paciente com uma lanterna.