pharyngobasilar fascia

pharyngeal aponeurosis

The pharyngeal aponeurosis (or pharyngobasilar fascia, or fibrous coat), is situated between the mucous and muscular layers. It is thick above where the muscular fibers are wanting, and is firmly connected to the basilar portion of the occipital and the petrous portions of the temporal bones. As it descends it diminishes in thickness, and is gradually lost. It is strengthened posteriorly by a strong fibrous band, which is attached above to the pharyngeal spine on the under surface of the basilar portion of the occipital bone, and passes downward, forming a median raphe, which gives attachment to the Constrictores pharyngis.

Type Bone
Body System Respiratory
Latin Name pharyngeal aponeurosis
FMA ID 55074

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pharyngobasilar fascia?
The pharyngeal aponeurosis (or pharyngobasilar fascia, or fibrous coat), is situated between the mucous and muscular layers. It is thick above where the muscular fibers are wanting, and is firmly connected to the basilar portion of the occipital and the petrous portions of the temporal bones. As it
What body system is the pharyngobasilar fascia part of?
The pharyngobasilar fascia is part of the Respiratory.
What is the Latin name for the pharyngobasilar fascia?
The Latin name for the pharyngobasilar fascia is pharyngeal aponeurosis.

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