Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D049631
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D049631
Preferred Name

Esophageal Sphincter, Upper

Definitions
The structure at the pharyngoesophageal junction consisting chiefly of the cricopharyngeus muscle. It normally occludes the lumen of the ESOPHAGUS, except during SWALLOWING.
Synonyms
Inferior Pharyngeal Constrictors
Pharyngeal Constrictor, Inferior
Pharyngeal Constrictors, Inferior
Sphincter, Upper Esophageal
Inferior Constrictor of Pharynx
Inferior Pharyngeal Constrictor
Muscle, Cricopharyngeus
Cricopharyngeus Muscle
Cricopharyngeus
Thyropharyngeus
Pharynx Inferior Constrictor
Upper Esophageal Sphincter
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