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peripharyngeal space

The space filled with loose areolar tissue surrounding the pharynx; it is divided into two major divisions, the parapharyngeal space and the retropharyngeal space.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure anatomical space
FMA ID 84964

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the peripharyngeal space?

The space filled with loose areolar tissue surrounding the pharynx; it is divided into two major divisions, the parapharyngeal space and the retropharyngeal space.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:84964 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0035617 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — peripharyngeal space Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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