Tags: Anatomical Structure.
In vertebrate anatomy the throat (Latin gula) is the anterior part of the neck in front of the vertebral column. It consists of the pharynx and larynx. An important feature of the throat is the epiglottis a flap which separates the esophagus from the trachea and prevents inhalation of food or drink.The throat contains various blood vessels various pharyngeal muscles the trachea (windpipe) and the esophagus.
