- mylopharyngeal
- my·lo·pha·ryn·ge·al (mi″lo-fə-rinґje-əl) [Gr. mylai molar teeth + pharyngeal] pertaining to molar teeth and the pharynx.
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mylopharyngeal
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pars mylopharyngea musculi constrictoris pharyngis superioris — [TA] mylopharyngeal part of superior constrictor muscle of pharynx: the part of the superior constrictor muscle arising from the mylohyoid ridge of the mandible; called also mylopharyngeal muscle and musculus mylopharyngeus … Medical dictionary
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pars — SYN: part. [L. p. (part ) a part] p. abdominalis aortae [TA] SYN: abdominal aorta. p. abdominalis ductus thoracici [TA] SYN: abdominal part of thoracic duct. p. abdominalis esophagi [TA] SYN: abdominal part of esophagus. p. abdomina … Medical dictionary
musculus constrictor pharyngis superior — [TA] superior constrictor muscle of pharynx: origin, medial pterygoid plate, pterygomandibular raphe, mylohyoid ridge of mandible, and mucous membrane of floor of mouth; insertion, median raphe of posterior wall of pharynx; innervation,… … Medical dictionary
