Palatal Muscles

The muscles of the palate are the glossopalatine, palatoglossus, levator palati(ni), musculus uvulae, palatopharyngeus, and tensor palati(ni).

Year introduced: 1991(1979)

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Tree Number(s): A02.633.567.750, A14.549.617.623

MeSH Unique ID: D010156

Entry Terms:

• Muscle, Palatal
• Muscles, Palatal
• Palatal Muscle

Previous Indexing:

• Muscles (1966-1978)
• Palate (1966-1978)

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Anatomy Category
Musculoskeletal System
Muscles
Muscle, Skeletal
Palatal Muscles

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Anatomy Category
Stomatognathic System
Mouth
Palate
Palatal Muscles