Pharyngeal muscles

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Pharyngeal Muscles

The Pharyngeal Muscles (pronunciation: /fəˈrɪndʒəl ˈmʌsəlz/) are a group of muscles crucial for various functions such as swallowing and speech.

Etymology

The term "Pharyngeal" is derived from the Greek word "pharynx" which means throat, and "muscle" comes from the Latin "musculus" meaning little mouse, due to the appearance of some muscles.

Anatomy

The Pharyngeal Muscles are divided into two main groups: the Pharyngeal Constrictor Muscles and the Longitudinal Pharyngeal Muscles.

Function

The primary function of the Pharyngeal Muscles is to facilitate swallowing and speech. They contract in a coordinated manner to push food from the mouth into the Esophagus. They also play a role in vocalization by altering the shape and size of the Pharynx.

Related Terms

  • Pharynx: The part of the throat situated behind the mouth and nasal cavity.
  • Esophagus: The tube that connects the throat to the stomach.
  • Larynx: The hollow muscular organ forming an air passage to the lungs and holding the vocal cords.
  • Swallowing: The process by which food passes from the mouth, to the pharynx, and into the esophagus.

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