The laryngopharynx continues as the esophagus at the level of the:
A) hyoid bone.
B) cricoid cartilage.
C) soft palate.
D) pharyngeal tonsils.

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The laryngopharynx, which is the most inferior part of the pharynx, continues as the esophagus at the level of the cricoid cartilage. The cricoid cartilage is the most inferior cartilage of the larynx and sits atop the first ring of the trachea.

The Laryngopharynx Continues as the Esophagus at the Level of The