Middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle
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The middle pharyngeal constrictor is a fan-shaped muscle located in the neck. It is one of three pharyngeal constrictor muscles. It is smaller than the inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle.
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Middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle | |
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Details | |
Origin | Hyoid bone |
Insertion | Pharyngeal raphe |
Artery | Ascending pharyngeal artery |
Nerve | Pharyngeal plexus of vagus nerve |
Actions | Swallowing |
Identifiers | |
Latin | musculus constrictor pharyngis medius |
TA98 | A05.3.01.108 |
TA2 | 2184 |
FMA | 46622 |
Anatomical terms of muscle |
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The middle pharyngeal constrictor originates from the greater cornu and lesser cornu of the hyoid bone, and the stylohyoid ligament. It inserts onto the pharyngeal raphe. It is innervated by a branch of the vagus nerve through the pharyngeal plexus. It acts to propel a bolus downwards along the pharynx towards the esophagus, facilitating swallowing.