pharyngeal constrictor

Noun

(anatomy) One of the three muscles that constrict the pharynx.

Japanese Meaning

咽頭を収縮させる三つの筋肉のうちの一つ、すなわち咽頭の収縮運動に関与する筋肉

During the swallowing reflex, the pharyngeal constrictor contracts to push the bolus into the esophagus.

嚥下反射の際、咽頭収縮筋が収縮して食塊を食道へ送ります。

Sense（1）

(anatomy) One of the three muscles that constrict the pharynx.

Meronyms: superior pharyngeal constrictor, middle pharyngeal constrictor, inferior pharyngeal constrictor

pharyngeal constrictors

（ plural ）