The areas of the pharynx are the Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, and
Laryngopharynx.
The nasopharynx it provides passageway for air. The oropharynx
is below the nasopharynx and is for food moving downward from the
mouth and for air moving to and from the nasal cavity. Lastly the
laryngopharynx is below the oropharynx and is a passageway to the
esophagus.