An important section of it is the epiglottis, separating the esophagus from the trachea (windpipe), preventing food and drinks being inhaled into the lungs.

[3] It works with the mouth, ears and nose, as well as a number of other parts of the body.

Its pharynx is connected to the mouth, allowing speech to occur, and food and liquid to pass down the throat.

It is joined to the nose by the nasopharynx at the top of the throat, and to the ear by its Eustachian tube.

The jugulum is a low part of the throat, located slightly above the breast.