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Terme préférentiel

Velopharyngeal Sphincter  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Définition

  • 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.

Concept générique

Synonyme(s)

  • Palatopharyngeal Sphincter

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-HZ61Z155-P

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RDF/XML TURTLE JSON-LD Date de création 08/07/2008