Medical Definition of Musculus cricoarytenoideus posterior
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Origin, depression on posterior surface of lamina of cricoid; insertion, muscular process of arytenoid; action, abducts vocal folds, widening rima glottidis as for taking a breath; nerve supply, recurrent laryngeal.
Synonym: musculus cricoarytenoideus posterior.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Musculus Cricoarytenoideus Posterior
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