The Part of the Throat Behind the Nose and Mouth

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Australia, Group 1004, Puzzle 5 (Gladys Elphick).

Question is: The Part of the Throat Behind the Nose and Mouth

and the answer is: PHARYNX

Word Meaning:

PHARYNX — (anatomy) The part of the alimentary canal and respiratory tract that extends from the back of the mouth and nasal cavity to the larynx and esophagus.

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