post-hyoid pharyngeal arch

branchial arch

A pharyngeal arch that is posterior to the hyoid arch. i.e. any pharyngeal arch with a number 3 or higher.

Type Organ
Parent Structure pharyngeal arch
Latin Name branchial arch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the post-hyoid pharyngeal arch?
A pharyngeal arch that is posterior to the hyoid arch. i.e. any pharyngeal arch with a number 3 or higher.
What is the Latin name for the post-hyoid pharyngeal arch?
The Latin name for the post-hyoid pharyngeal arch is branchial arch.

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