The part of the pharynx between the soft palate and the upper portion of the epiglottis. (NCI) The portion of the pharynx that lies between the soft palate and the upper edge of the epiglottis. The part of the throat at the back of the mouth behind the oral cavity. It includes the back third of the tongue, the soft palate, the side and back walls of the throat, and the tonsils.
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