Where is the hypopharynx located?

The hypopharynx is located in the lower part of the pharynx, situated behind the larynx and extending from the level of the hyoid bone to the esophagus. It connects the oropharynx above and the esophagus below, serving as a passageway for both food and air. The hypopharynx plays a crucial role in the swallowing process and in directing food into the esophagus while preventing it from entering the airway.