Otic ganglion; tensor veli palatini muscle, lateral view
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Image #66-3
Dissection of pharynx from left lateral approach
Otic ganglion; tensor veli palatini muscle, lateral view
Veins and connective tissue have been removed to demonstrate the tensor veli palatini muscle with its nerve supply from the otic ganglion (19). The styloglossus muscle has been partially resected to expose the stylopharyngeus muscle.
Tendinous band attaching mucosa of palate to pterygoid process
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Position of pterygoid hamulus
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Upper pointer: Superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle Lower pointer: Buccinator muscle (no distinct pterygomandibular raphe is discernable separating the two muscles)