Preferred Label : throat;
Uberon definition : 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. [WP,unvetted].;
Uberon Taxon note : The hyoid bone and the clavicle are the only bones located in the throat of mammals.;
Origin ID : 0000341;
UMLS CUI : C0230069;
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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. [WP,unvetted].
