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salpingopharyngeus muscle

musculus salpingopharyngeus

Arising from the inferior part of the cartilage of the pharyngotympanic tube within the nasal cavity, salpingopharyngeus passes downward and blends with the posterior fasciculus of palatopharyngeus. During swallowing it raises the pharynx and larynx and draws the pharyngeal walls up laterally. It has a second action of a different kind: it opens the pharyngeal orifice of the pharyngotympanic tube during deglutition, which allows pressure to equalise between the auditory canal and the pharynx. The muscle therefore links pharyngeal elevation with middle ear ventilation in a single contraction. It is innervated by the vagus nerve, cranial nerve X, through the pharyngeal plexus.

The salpingopharyngeus muscle arises from the inferior part of the cartilage of the pharyngotympanic tube (Eustachian tube) in the nasal cavity; it passes downward and blends with the posterior fasciculus of the palatopharyngeus muscle. The salpingopharyngeus is known to raise the pharynx and larynx during deglutition (swallowing) and laterally draws the pharyngeal walls up. In addition, it opens the pharyngeal orifice of the pharyngotympanic tube during swallowing. This allows for the equalization of pressure between the auditory canal and the pharynx. The salpingopharyngeus is innervated by the vagus nerve (CN X) via the pharyngeal plexus.

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Typ Muscle
Körpersystem Respiratory
Lateinischer Name musculus salpingopharyngeus
FMA ID 46665

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salpingopharyngeus muscle?

The salpingopharyngeus muscle arises from the inferior part of the cartilage of the pharyngotympanic tube (Eustachian tube) in the nasal cavity; it passes downward and blends with the posterior fasciculus of the palatopharyngeus muscle. The salpingopharyngeus is known to raise the pharynx and larynx

What body system is the salpingopharyngeus muscle part of?

The salpingopharyngeus muscle is part of the Respiratory.

What is the Latin name for the salpingopharyngeus muscle?

The Latin name for the salpingopharyngeus muscle is musculus salpingopharyngeus.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:46665 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0010937 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — salpingopharyngeus muscle Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.