Mesh term Esophageal Sphincter, Upper
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Pharyngeal Muscles
Description
The structure at the pharyngoesophageal junction consisting chiefly of the CRICOPHARYNGEUS MUSCLE. It normally occludes the lumen of the ESOPHAGUS, except during SWALLOWING.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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