| Front | What is the pharynx and what is it composed of? |
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| Back | This is a muscular tube that extends from the nose and mouth to the level of the esophagus and trachea. It is composed of the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and the laryngopharynx (A.K.A. the hypopharynx). |
Tags: 9, airway, management
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