Pharynx

Synonyms of pharynx

• throat
• gullet
• esophagus

Collocations of pharynx

nasopharynx

Frequency: 80 %

The nasopharynx is the upper part of the pharynx that connects to the nasal cavity.

oropharynx

Frequency: 75 %

The oropharynx is the middle part of the pharynx that connects to the oral cavity.

hypopharynx

Frequency: 70 %

The hypopharynx is the lower part of the pharynx that connects to the esophagus.

pharyngeal wall

Frequency: 65 %

The pharyngeal wall separates the pharynx from the surrounding structures.

pharyngeal muscles

Frequency: 60 %

The pharyngeal muscles help in the movement of food through the pharynx.

Idiomatic Expressions for pharynx

• Phrase: catch in the throat
  Meaning: to cause difficulty or obstruction in swallowing or speaking
  Usage: The words caught in her throat as she tried to speak about the accident.