Velopharyngeal Sphincter [velofaryngeální uzávěr]
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- Terms
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patrohltanový uzávěr
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Palatopharyngeal Sphincter
Persistent link
https://www.medvik.cz/link/D055158
Definition
A group of muscles attached to the SOFT PALATE (or velum) and the PHARYNX. They include the superior constrictor, the PALATOPHARYNGEUS, the levator veli palatini muscle, and the muscularis uvulae. This sphincter is situated between the oral and nasal cavities. A competent velopharyngeal sphincter is essential for normal speech and swallowing.
- DUI
- D055158 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M0514761
- Previous indexing
- Palate, Soft (1978-2008); Pharynx (1977-2008)
- History note
- 2009
- Public note
- 2009
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