Which of the following accurately describe the pharynx (select all that apply) ?
A) The pharynx has three components.
B) Three groups of muscles are associated with the pharynx.
C) There are three pairs of pharyngeal constrictors.
D) All pharyngeal constrictors insert into a midline tendon into the median raphe.
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