salpingopharyngeus muscle

musculus salpingopharyngeus

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.

Type Muscle
Système corporel Respiratory
Nom latin musculus salpingopharyngeus
FMA ID 46665

Questions fréquentes

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.

Structures associées

airway submucosal gland respiratory tract submucosal gland respiratory airway airway lumen of laryngopharynx laryngopharynx lumen corpus centrum larynx submucosa laryngeal submucosa laryngeal vocal fold plica vocalis paranasal commissure commissura lateralis nasi solum nasi nasal floor

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