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pharyngeal aponeurosis |
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pharyngeal aponeurosis Etymology: Gk, pharynx, throat, apo, from, neuron, sinew a sheet of connective tissue immediately beneath the mucosa of the pharynx. aponeurosis pl. aponeuroses [Gr.] a broad, sheetlike tendon. abdominal aponeurosis the broad tendinous portion of the oblique and transverse abdominal muscles that attaches to the linea alba. pharyngeal aponeurosis a fascial sheet within the pharyngeal wall, lined with mucous membrane and covered by the pharyngeal constrictors. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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