👉 The term "epipharyngeal" is a medical term used to describe the structures that make up the epiphysis (the bone in the skull) and the epiglottis, which are part of the respiratory system. The epiphysis is located at the base of the skull, while the epiglottis is located above it and connects the epiphysis with the larynx, or throat. These structures together form the esophagus, which is responsible
