👉 The term "oropharynxes" refers to the two parts of the oropharynx, which are the upper and lower portions of the throat. The oropharynx is a muscular tube that extends from the base of the tongue up to the vocal cords. It contains muscles and nerves that help move food through the mouth and into the esophagus for swallowing. Additionally, it also has a small part called the glottis, which separates the oropharynx from the