Posted by @ronjames, Aug 30, 2011. Hi , Wish I had the answer but ---I have been recently diagnosed with. gastroparesis which is suppose to be caused by vagus nerve problems. I am just getting started and the meds do have side effects and not sure. if they work or not .
Pharynx, ( Greek: âthroatâ) cone-shaped passageway leading from the oral and nasal cavities in the head to the esophagus and larynx. The pharynx chamber serves both respiratory and digestive functions. Thick fibres of muscle and connective tissue attach the pharynx to the base of the skull and surrounding structures.
The Pharynx. 1  The pharynx is contained in the neck and throat, and functions as part of both the digestive system and the respiratory system. 2  The human pharynx is divided into three sections: The nasopharynx behind the nasal cavity and above the soft palate.