posterior fascicle of palatopharyngeus

fasciculus posterior (musculus palatopharyngeus)

The thinner portion of the muscle of the palatopharyngeal arch, originating in the region of the midline where its fibers interdigitate with the contralateral partner, then passing posterior to the levator veli palatini muscle to join the longitudinal layer of pharyngeal musculature; acts as a sort of sphincter, reducing the caliber of the isthmus of fauces at the palatopharyngeal arch.

Type Muscle
Body System Respiratory
Parent Structure organ part
Latin Name fasciculus posterior (musculus palatopharyngeus)
FMA ID 46684

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the posterior fascicle of palatopharyngeus?
The thinner portion of the muscle of the palatopharyngeal arch, originating in the region of the midline where its fibers interdigitate with the contralateral partner, then passing posterior to the levator veli palatini muscle to join the longitudinal layer of pharyngeal musculature; acts as a sort
What body system is the posterior fascicle of palatopharyngeus part of?
The posterior fascicle of palatopharyngeus is part of the Respiratory.
What is the Latin name for the posterior fascicle of palatopharyngeus?
The Latin name for the posterior fascicle of palatopharyngeus is fasciculus posterior (musculus palatopharyngeus).

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