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The upper aerodigestive tract, which consists of the nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx and oesophagus, allows for the passage of air and food. These structures form one of the most complex neuromuscular systems of the body, providing the structural and dynamic components for swallowing, respiration and speech.
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(2007). Pharynx and Oesophagus. In: Scadding, G., Bull, P., Graham, J. (eds) Pediatric ENT. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-33039-4_30
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