cricopharyngeal ligament

crico-pharyngeal ligament

Laryngeal ligament that connects the cricoid cartilage to the pharynx[WP,modified].

Type Ligament
Latin Name crico-pharyngeal ligament
FMA ID 55260

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What is the cricopharyngeal ligament?
Laryngeal ligament that connects the cricoid cartilage to the pharynx[WP,modified].
What is the Latin name for the cricopharyngeal ligament?
The Latin name for the cricopharyngeal ligament is crico-pharyngeal ligament.

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