Medical Dictionary
Main Entry:
pal·a·to·pha·ryn·ge·us Pronunciation:
-"far-&n-'jE-&s; -f&-'rin-j(E-)&s Function:
noun : a longitudinal muscle of the pharynx that arises from the soft palate, contributes to the structure of the palatopharyngeal arch, and is inserted into the thyroid cartilage and the wall of the pharynxcalled also
pharyngopalatinus
