"palatopharyngeal arch" meaning in All languages combined

See palatopharyngeal arch on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: palatopharyngeal arches [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} palatopharyngeal arch (plural palatopharyngeal arches)
  1. (anatomy) 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 Categories (topical): Anatomy Synonyms: pharyngopalatine arch, posterior pillar of the fauces
    Sense id: en-palatopharyngeal_arch-en-noun-u~FTqFRW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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