The esophagus is the food passageway posterior to the larynx.
Esophagus
oesophagus
Esophagus
The esophagus.
The larynx is only the passageway for air, as it is covered by the epiglottis to prevent food from entering it during swallowing. The pharynx, however, serves as a passageway for both food and air.
A small leaf-like structure that closes the passageway to the larynx to prevent food from entering the larynx and trachea when you swallow. When it is open it allows for the passage of air and sound.
Larynx
commonly known as the voice box or "adams apple" and it main function is to prevent choking
Larynx No , it is the nasopharynx.
You have a trachea for this purpose.
LARYNX
It provides a passageway for air between your larynx and primary bronchi.
The slitlike passageway between the vocal cords is the glottis.
From superior to inferior: 1. Nasopharynx- air passageway only 2. Oropharynx- swallowed food and air pass through 3. Laryngopharynx- food and air pass through
The pharynx is the scientific term for the throat. The pharynx is a passageway from the mouth and nose to the esophagus and larynx.