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MeSH Heading: Pharyngeal Muscles
Tree Number(s): A02.633.567.800; A04.623.617; A14.724.617
Unique ID: D010609
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D010609
Annotation: /growth: coordinate with MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT; /‌embryol: coordinate with MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT if pertinent
Scope Note: The muscles of the PHARYNX are voluntary muscles arranged in two layers. The external circular layer consists of three constrictors (superior, middle, and inferior). The internal longitudinal layer consists of the palatopharyngeus, the salpingopharyngeus, and the stylopharyngeus. During swallowing, the outer layer constricts the pharyngeal wall and the inner layer elevates pharynx and LARYNX.
Entry Term(s): Muscles of Pharynx; Palatopharyngeal Muscle; Palatopharyngeus; Salpingopharyngeus; Stylopharyngeus; Velopharyngeal Muscle
Previous Indexing: Muscles (1966-1978); Pharynx (1966-1978)
Public MeSH Note: 1991; see MUSCLES 1979-1990; for CRICOPHARYNGEUS MUSCLE see ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER, UPPER 2005-2008
History Note: 1991(1979); use MUSCLES 1979-1990; for CRICOPHARYNGEUS MUSCLE use ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER, UPPER 2005-2008
Date Established: 1991/01/01
Date of Entry: 1978/05/19
Revision Date: 2018/10/05

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Pharyngeal Muscles MeSH Descriptor Data 2025