isthmus of the fauces
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Related to Isthmus faucium: pharyngeal isthmus, pillars of fauces, anterior pillar of fauces, Aditus laryngis
isthmus of the fauces
A constriction connecting the posterior mouth cavity proper with the pharynx. The walls of the isthmus are the palatoglossal arches.
See also: isthmus
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