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superior pharyngeal constrictor

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The superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle is a quadrilateral muscle, thinner and paler than the inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle and middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle. [WP,unvetted]. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superior_pharyngeal_constrictor_muscle ]

Term info

Label

superior pharyngeal constrictor

Synonyms
  • constrictor muscle of pharynx superior
  • musculus constrictor pharyngis superior
  • superior constrictor
  • superior constrictor muscle
  • superior constrictor of pharynx
  • superior constrictor pharyngeus
database cross reference
latin term
musculus constrictor pharyngis superior [ FMA : TA FMA : 46621 ]

depicted by

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ac/Musculusconstrictorpharyngissuperior.png

external definition

The superior constrictor is a muscle that is an integral part of the pharyngeal tube that is attached to the mandible, pterygomandibular raphe, basioccipital bone, pterygoid process and midline raphe and is innervated by Cranial Nerve X via the pharyngeal plexus.[FEED]

has related synonym

musculus constrictor pharyngis superior

id

UBERON:0006329