palatopharyngeal arch — pal·a·to·pha·ryn·geal arch .far ən jē əl ; fə rin j(ē )əl n the more posterior of the two ridges of soft tissue at the back of the mouth on each side that curves downward from the uvula to the side of the pharynx forming a recess for the palatine … Medical dictionary
arch — Any structure resembling a bent bow or an a.; an arc. In anatomy, any vaulted or archlike structure. See arcus. SYN: arcus [TA]. [thru O. Fr. fr. L. arcus, bow] abdominothoracic a. a bell shaped line defined by the lower end of the sternum and… … Medical dictionary
palatoglossal arch — pal·a·to·glos·sal arch .pal ət ō .gläs əl , .glȯs n the more anterior of the two ridges of soft tissue at the back of the mouth on each side that curves downward from the uvula to the side of the base of the tongue forming a recess for the… … Medical dictionary
pharyngopalatine arch — pha·ryn·go·pal·a·tine arch pal ə .tīn n PALATOPHARYNGEAL ARCH * * * arcus palatopharyngeus … Medical dictionary
fascicle — A band or bundle of fibers, usually of muscle or nerve fibers; a nerve fiber tract. SYN: fasciculus (1) [TA]. anterior f. of palatopharyngeus (muscle) [TA] thicker portion of the … Medical dictionary
arcus — SYN: arch. [L. a bow] a. adiposus SYN: a. senilis. a. alveolaris mandibulae [TA] SYN: alveolar arch of mandible. a. alveolaris maxillae [TA] SYN: alveolar arch of maxilla. a. anterior atlantis [TA] SYN: anterior arch of atlas. a. aortae SYN … Medical dictionary
Пищеварительная система — обеспечивает усвоение организмом необходимых ему в качестве источника энергии, а также для обновления клеток и роста питательных веществ. Пищеварительный аппарат человека представлен пищеварительной трубкой, крупными железами пищеварительного… … Атлас анатомии человека
pillar — A structure or part having a resemblance to a column or p.. [L. pila] anterior p. of fauces palatoglossal arch. anterior p. of fornix SYN: column of fornix. Corti pillars SYN: p. cells, under c … Medical dictionary
arcus palatopharyngeus — [TA] palatopharyngeal arch: the posterior of the two folds of mucous membrane on each side of the oropharynx, connected with the soft palate and enclosing the palatopharyngeal muscle; called also pharyngopalatine arch, posterior palatine arch,… … Medical dictionary
fold — 1. A ridge or margin apparently formed by the doubling back of a lamina. SYN: plica. 2. In the embryo, a transient elevation or reduplication of tissue in the form of a lamina … Medical dictionary
