Fauces: The Gateway to the Throat
Definition and Anatomy
The fauces, also known as the isthmus faucium, is a narrow passageway formed by the palatine arches that connects the oral cavity to the pharynx (throat). It serves as the posterior boundary of the oral cavity and marks the transition to the pharynx.
Etymology
The term "fauces" derives from the Latin word for "throat" or "narrow passage." In English, it is often referred to as the "throat" or "fauces."
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