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Descriptor English:
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Velopharyngeal Sphincter
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Esfínter Velofaríngeo
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Esfíncter Velofaríngeo
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Synonyms English:
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Palatopharyngeal Sphincter
Sphincter, Palatopharyngeal
Sphincter, Velopharyngeal
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Tree Number:
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A02.633.567.800.680
A04.623.617.680
A14.724.617.680
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Definition English:
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A group of muscles attached to the SOFT PALATE (or velum) and the PHARYNX. They include the superior constrictor, the PALATOPHARYNGEUS, the levator veli palatini muscle, and the muscularis uvulae. This sphincter is situated between the oral and nasal cavities. A competent velopharyngeal sphincter is essential for normal speech and swallowing. |
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History Note English:
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2009
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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52967
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Unique Identifier:
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D055158
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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