human_reference_atlas Homo sapiens chordate pharyngeal muscle salpingopharyngeus muscle http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e3/Salpingopharyngeus.png uberon FMA:46665 salpingopharyngeus Wikipedia:Salpingopharyngeus_muscle NCIT:C33510 The salpingopharyngeus muscle arises from the inferior part of the cartilage of the pharyngotympanic tube (Eustachian tube) in the nasal cavity; it passes downward and blends with the posterior fasciculus of the palatopharyngeus muscle. The salpingopharyngeus is known to raise the pharynx and larynx during deglutition (swallowing) and laterally draws the pharyngeal walls up. In addition, it opens the pharyngeal orifice of the pharyngotympanic tube during swallowing. This allows for the equalization of pressure between the auditory canal and the pharynx. The salpingopharyngeus is innervated by the vagus nerve (CN X) via the pharyngeal plexus. musculus salpingopharyngeus salpingopharyngeus muscle UMLS:C1521985 SCTID:244807009 salpingopharyngeus muscle Salpingopharyngeus is a muscle that attaches to pharyngotympanic tube and the pharynx and is innervated by pharyngeal plexus of CN X and participates in oral/pharyngeal behaviors.[FEED] AS UBERON:0010937 longitudinal pharyngeal muscle