the uppermost of the three regions of the throat (pharynx), situated behind the nasal cavity and extending from the posterior nares to the level above the soft palate. On the posterior wall of the nasopharynx, opposite the posterior nares, are the pharyngeal tonsils.he uppermost of the three regions of the throat (pharynx), situated behind the nasal cavity and extending from the posterior nares to the level above the soft palate. On the posterior wall of the nasopharynx, opposite the posterior nares, are the pharyngeal tonsils.
provost marshal. n. 1. (Military) the officer in charge of military police and thus responsible for military discipline in a large camp, area, or city.
1 If you see the rare âVice-Provostâ title, this ranks between Associate Provost and full Provost. 2  Dean: Deans are in charge of colleges: for example, the Dean of Forestry. 3  Deans have an academic focus and report to the Provost.