NCIt definition : The narrow passage from the mouth to the cavity at the back of the mouth.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: The hollow tube inside the neck that starts behind the nose and ends at
the top of the trachea (windpipe) and esophagus (the tube that goes to the stomach).
The throat is about 5 inches long, depending on body size.; CDISC: The narrow passage from the mouth to the cavity at the back of the mouth. (NCI); UBERON: In anatomy, the throat is the anterior part of the neck, in front of the vertebral
column. It consists of the pharynx and larynx. An important feature of the throat
is the epiglottis, a flap which separates the esophagus from the trachea and prevents
inhalation of food or drink. The throat contains various blood vessels, various pharyngeal
muscles, the trachea (windpipe) and the esophagus. The hyoid bone and the clavicle
are the only bones located in the throat of mammals. It is sometimes considered a
synonym for fauces.;