👉 Oropharyngeal refers to the part of the throat that includes the larynx (the voice box) and the vocal cords. It is also known as the pharynx, which is a tube that connects the trachea (the airway) to the larynx. The oropharyngeal area is responsible for swallowing food and liquids, speech production, and breathing. The term "oropharyngeal" can be used interchangeably with other terms such as
