The ________ is the middle portion of the pharynx, posterior to the tongue.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
oropharynx
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While Carly was playing soccer, she was kicked in the anterior thigh by an opposing teammate. Due to this injury, what muscle function may have been difficult to perform?
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