Definition of Palatopharyngeus. Meaning of Palatopharyngeus. Synonyms of Palatopharyngeus

- The palatopharyngeus (palatopharyngeal or pharyngopalatinus) muscle is a small muscle in the roof of the mouth. It is a long, fleshy fasciculus, narrower...
- veli palatini muscle Salpingopharyngeus muscle Palatoglossus muscle Palatopharyngeus muscle Superior, middle and inferior pharyngeal constrictors Muscles...
- (Pharyngopalatine arch labeled at upper right.) Details Identifiers Latin arcus palatopharyngeus, arcus pharyngopalatinus TA98 A05.2.01.007 TA2 2849 FMA 55025 Anatomical...
- formed by the contraction of superior constrictor during swallowing. Palatopharyngeus muscle originates from the upper surface of the palatal aponeurosis...
- posterior free border of the soft palate, which is carried out by the palatopharyngeus (pharyngeal plexus—IX, X) and the upper part of the superior constrictor...
- muscle. The posterior pillar is the palatopharyngeal arch formed of the palatopharyngeus muscle. Between these two arches on the lateral walls of the oropharynx...
- longitudinal layer includes: Stylopharyngeus muscle Salpingopharyngeus muscle Palatopharyngeus muscle During swallowing, these muscles act to shorten and widen the...
- which is involved in swallowing Palatoglossus, involved in swallowing Palatopharyngeus, involved in breathing Levator veli palatini, involved in swallowing...
- part of the cartilage of the Eustachian tube, and inserts into the palatopharyngeus muscle by blending with its posterior fasciculus. It is innervated...
- and levator veli palatini, and the origin for the musculus uvulae, palatopharyngeus, and palatoglossus. The palatine aponeurosis is attached to the posterior...