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it connects to the stomach

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Q: What does the esophagus connect the pharynx to?
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Does the esophagus lies beneath the pharnx?

The esophagus is distal to and inferior to the pharynx. The pharynx is proximal and superior to the esophagus.


Where in the body do air and food passages cross?

The Pharynx.


What connects the pharynx to stomach?

The pharynx is connected to the stomach by the esophagus. The esophagus is a muscular tube in which food passes from the pharynx to the stomach (Here's a fact: The esophagus is usually about 25-30cm long).


What are the structures joining the pharynx to the stomach?

esophagus


What organ is the esophagus attached in pigs?

In all vertebrates (including but not limited to pigs and humans) it connect to the stomach via the pharynx.


Does food pass through the pharynx?

Food does pass through the pharynx before it goes into the esophagus and on to the stomach.


Passageway for food that is behind the trachea?

The esophagus is the tube from pharynx to stomach.


Which pharynx is continuous with the esophagus?

laryngopharynx


What connects the esophagus and trachea?

pharynx


What is the purposes of the pharynx?

The pharynx is the scientific term for the throat. The pharynx is a passageway from the mouth and nose to the esophagus and larynx.


What is the Pharynx role in digestion?

The Pharynx provides a passage from the mouth to the esophagus and larynx. This opening allows swallowed substances into the esophagus yes yes.


What is the pharynx?

The pharynx is the section of the throat between the skull and the esophagus that propels food when swallowed into the esophagus. The epiglottis at the bottom of the pharynx pivots to send food to the esophagus or air into the lungs by way of the voice box (larynx).