| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| laryngopharynx | (noun) the lower part of the pharynx | - |
| larynx | (noun) a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech | Synonyms: voice box |
| nasopharynx | (noun) cavity forming the upper part of the pharynx | - |
| oropharynx | (noun) cavity formed by the pharynx at the back of the mouth | - |
| pharynx | (noun) the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone | Synonyms: throat |