Medical Definition of Raphe pterygomandibularis

1. A tendinous thickening of the buccopharyngeal fascia, separating and giving origin to the buccinator muscle anteriorly and the superior constrictor of the pharynx posteriorly. Synonym: raphe pterygomandibularis, pterygomandibular ligament. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Raphe Pterygomandibularis

raphanias
raphanoid
raphany
raphe
raphe anococcygea
raphe corporis callosi
raphe linguae
raphe medullae oblongatae
raphe nuclei
raphe palati
raphe palpebralis lateralis
raphe pharyngis
raphe pontis
raphe pterygomandibularis (current term)
raphe retinae
raphes
raphespinal fibres
raphias
raphide
raphides
raphidophyte
raphidophytes
raphis
rapid
rapid-fire
rapid canities
rapid climb

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