palatopharyngeus muscle

musculus palatopharyngeus

The palatopharyngeus or palatopharyngeal or pharyngopalatinus muscle is a long, fleshy fasciculus, narrower in the middle than at either end, forming, with the mucous membrane covering its surface, the palatopharyngeal arch.

Type Muscle
Body System Respiratory
Latin Name musculus palatopharyngeus
FMA ID 46666

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the palatopharyngeus muscle?
The palatopharyngeus or palatopharyngeal or pharyngopalatinus muscle is a long, fleshy fasciculus, narrower in the middle than at either end, forming, with the mucous membrane covering its surface, the palatopharyngeal arch.
What body system is the palatopharyngeus muscle part of?
The palatopharyngeus muscle is part of the Respiratory.
What is the Latin name for the palatopharyngeus muscle?
The Latin name for the palatopharyngeus muscle is musculus palatopharyngeus.

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