palatopharyngeal arch

noun

The more posterior of the two ridges of soft tissue at the back of the mouth on each side that curves downward from the uvula to the side of the pharynx forming a recess for the palatine tonsil as it diverges from the palatoglossal arch and that is composed of part of the palatopharyngeus with its covering of mucous membrane.

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Meanings

nounpalatopharyngeal arch (plural palatopharyngeal arches)

plural palatopharyngeal arches · alternative pharyngopalatine arch · alternative posterior pillar of the fauces

  1. anatomyThe more posterior of the two ridges of soft tissue at the back of the mouth on each side that curves downward from the uvula to the side of the pharynx forming a recess for the palatine tonsil as it diverges from the palatoglossal arch and that is composed of part of the palatopharyngeus with its covering of mucous membrane.

Translations

Polish łuk podniebienno-gardłowy
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