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Superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle structure

Known as: Superior Pharyngeal Constrictor Muscle, M. constrictor pharyngis superior, Superior constrictor 
The uppermost of the three constrictor muscles of the pharynx. It receives nerve supply from the pharyngeal plexus.
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Buccopharyngeal part of superior pharyngeal constrictor

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Constrictor muscle of pharynx structure
Head and neck structureMuscle structure of pharynxMusculoskeletal SystemPharyngeal structure

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Review
2010
Review
2010
Functional anatomy of the soft palate applied to wind playing.
Wind players must be able to sustain high intraoral pressures in order to play their instruments. Prolonged exposure to these… 
2009
2009
Microscopic Relation of Palatopharyngeus With Levator Veli Palatini and Superior Constrictor
The aim of this study was to elucidate microscopic relation between the levator veli palatini, palatopharyngeus (PP), and… 
2006
2006
[Cervical emphysema after tonsillectomy. A case report].
Tonsillectomy is one of the surgical procedures most frequently performed by the ENT specialist. It is considered easy and safe… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
An anatomic study of the tensor veli palatini and dilatator tubae muscles in relation to eustachian tube and velar function.
In a gross anatomic study of 20 sides in 16 human head specimens, the tensor veli palatini, the dilatator tubae, and the tensor… 
1997
1997
Measurement of Velopharyngeal Movements Induced by Isolated Stimulation of Levator Veli Palatini and Pharyngeal Constrictor Muscles
The levator veli palatini (LVP) and superior pharyngeal constrictor muscles (PC) close the velopharynx. However, for the… 
1997
1997
Respiratory function of velopharyngeal constrictor muscles during wakefulness in normal adults.
The levator veli palatini (LVP) and the superior pharyngeal constrictor (SPC) influence velopharyngeal patency and soft palate… 
1992
1992
[The His duct as a cause of peritonsillar abscess before and after tonsillectomy].
The role of the duct of His in the aetiology and development of peritonsillar abscess before and after tonsillectomy is evaluated… 
1981
1981
Electromyography of the human pharynx: discharge patterns of the superior pharyngeal constrictor during respiration.
1977
1977
The motor nerve supply of the velopharyngeal muscles.
The present study attempted to clarify the motor nerve supply of the velopharyngeal muscles. Experiments were carried out on 20… 
1974
1974
Spontaneous and reflexly evoked activity in pharyngeal, laryngeal, and phrenic motoneurons of cat.
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