is the uvula part of the pharynx?
The nasopharynx is the portion of the pharynx that is posterior to the nasal cavity and extends inferiorly to the uvula. The oropharynx is the portion of the pharynx that is posterior to the oral cavity. ... The pharyngeal, palatine, and lingual tonsils are located in the pharynx. They are also called Waldereyer's Ring.