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tonsillar fossa

tonsillar bed

Between the plica triangularis and the surface of the palatine tonsils is a space known as the tonsillar fossa (or tonsillar sinus); in many cases, however, this sinus is obliterated by its walls becoming adherent.

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種類 Vessel
器官系 Respiratory
親構造 anatomical space
ラテン語名 tonsillar bed
FMA ID 55041

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tonsillar fossa?

Between the plica triangularis and the surface of the palatine tonsils is a space known as the tonsillar fossa (or tonsillar sinus); in many cases, however, this sinus is obliterated by its walls becoming adherent.

What body system is the tonsillar fossa part of?

The tonsillar fossa is part of the Respiratory.

What is the Latin name for the tonsillar fossa?

The Latin name for the tonsillar fossa is tonsillar bed.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:55041 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0035228 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — tonsillar fossa Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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