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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. animal anatomy
  4. digestive system
  5. pharynx
  6. oropharynx
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. animal anatomy
  4. digestive system
  5. pharynx
  6. oropharynx
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. animal anatomy
  4. digestive system
  5. pharynx
  6. oropharynx
  1. Fields of Study
  2. zoology
  3. animal anatomy
  4. digestive system
  5. pharynx
  6. oropharynx
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. zoology
  3. animal anatomy
  4. digestive system
  5. pharynx
  6. oropharynx
  1. Fields of Study
  2. anatomy and morphology
  3. animal anatomy
  4. digestive system
  5. pharynx
  6. oropharynx
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. anatomy and morphology
  3. animal anatomy
  4. digestive system
  5. pharynx
  6. oropharynx

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oropharynx

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  • Topic

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2015

    Type: Concept definition

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