Passavant ridge
palatopharyngeal ridge
a prominence on the posterior wall of the nasopharynx formed by contraction of the superior constrictor muscle of the pharynx during swallowing.
Synonym(s): crista palatopharyngea [TA], Passavant bar, Passavant cushion, Passavant pad, Passavant ridge
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Pas·sa·vant ridge
(pasă-vănt rij)A prominence on the posterior wall of the nasopharynx formed by contraction of the superior constrictor muscle of the pharynx during swallowing.
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Passavant,
Philippas G., German physician, 1815-1893.Passavant bar - Synonym(s): Passavant cushion
Passavant cushion - a prominence on the posterior wall of the nasopharynx formed by contraction of the superior constrictor of the pharynx during swallowing. Synonym(s): Passavant bar; Passavant pad; Passavant ridge
Passavant pad - Synonym(s): Passavant cushion
Passavant ridge - Synonym(s): Passavant cushion
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