👉 The term "oropharynges" is a medical term that refers to the two main openings of the throat, which are the pharynx and the larynx. The pharynx is the opening from which food enters the mouth, while the larynx is the part of the vocal cords that produce sound when speech is spoken. Both the pharynx and the larynx are important for swallowing and speaking, as well as for the production of mucus to help clear
