The part of the pharynx lying below the aperture of the larynx and behind the larynx; it extends from the vestibule of the larynx to the oesophagus at the level of the inferior border of the cricoid cartilage. ... Synonym: pars laryngea pharyngis, hypopharynx, laryngeal part of pharynx, laryngeal pharynx. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(lә-ring″go-far´inks) the portion of the pharynx below the upper edge of the epiglottis, opening into the larynx and esophagus. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Type: Term Pronunciation: lă-ring′gō-far′ingks Definitions: 1. The part of the pharynx lying below the aperture of the larynx and behind the larynx; it extends from the vestibule of the larynx to the esophagus at the level of the inferior border of the cricoid cartilage. Synonyms: pars laryngea pharyngis, hypopharynx, laryngea... Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=48024