Palatopharyngeal arch
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The palatopharyngeal arch (pharyngopalatine arch, posterior pillar of fauces) is larger and projects farther toward the middle line than the palatoglossal arch; it runs downward, lateralward, and backward to the side of the pharynx, and is formed by the projection of the palatopharyngeal muscle, covered by mucous membrane.
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Latin | arcus palatopharyngeus, arcus pharyngopalatinus |
TA98 | A05.2.01.007 |
TA2 | 2849 |
FMA | 55025 |
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