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Stomatognathic System > Pharynx > Pharyngeal Muscles
Respiratory System > Pharynx > Pharyngeal Muscles
Digestive System > Gastrointestinal Tract > Pharynx > Pharyngeal Muscles
Musculoskeletal System > Muscles > Muscle, Striated > Muscle, Skeletal > Pharyngeal Muscles
Tissues > Muscles > Muscle, Striated > Muscle, Skeletal > Pharyngeal Muscles

Preferred term

Pharyngeal Muscles  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Muscles of Pharynx
  • Pharynx Muscle
  • Pharynx Muscles

Note

  • /growth: coordinate with MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT; /embryol: coordinate with MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT if pertinent

Scope note

  • The muscles of the PHARYNX are voluntary muscles arranged in two layers. The external circular layer consists of three constrictors (superior, middle, and inferior). The internal longitudinal layer consists of the palatopharyngeus, the salpingopharyngeus, and the stylopharyngeus. During swallowing, the outer layer constricts the pharyngeal wall and the inner layer elevates pharynx and LARYNX.

History note

  • 1991(1979); use MUSCLES 1979-1990; for CRICOPHARYNGEUS MUSCLE use ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER, UPPER 2005-2008

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D010609

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