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Chapter 23, Problem 9RQ
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The three regions of the pharynx and the location of each region.
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The three regions of the pharynx include the nasopharynx, orpharynx and the laryngopharnyx. The nasopharnyx is connected to the choanae and the nasal cavity. The oropharynx is located between the tongue and the soft palate. The laryngopharnyx is located between the hyoid bone and the esophagus.
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