cavity of pharynx

cav·i·ty of phar·ynx

[TA] it consists of a nasal part (nasopharynx) continuous anteriorly with the nasal cavity and receiving the openings of the auditory tubes, an oral part (oropharynx) opening through the fauces into the oral cavity, and a laryngeal part (laryngopharynx) leading into the vestibule of the larynx and to the esophagus. Synonym(s): cavitas pharyngis [TA], cavum pharyngis

cav·i·ty of phar·ynx

(kavi-tē faringks) [TA] Area of a nasal part (nasopharynx) continuous anteriorly with nasal cavity and receiving openings of the auditory tubes, an oral part (oropharynx) opening through the fauces into the oral cavity, and a laryngeal part (laryngopharynx) leading into the vestibule of the larynx and to the esophagus.