| 释义 |
Passavant ridge palatopharyngeal ridgea prominence on the posterior wall of the nasopharynx formed by contraction of the superior constrictor muscle of the pharynx during swallowing. Synonym(s): crista palatopharyngea [TA], Passavant bar, Passavant cushion, Passavant pad, Passavant ridgePas·sa·vant ridge (pasă-vănt rij) A prominence on the posterior wall of the nasopharynx formed by contraction of the superior constrictor muscle of the pharynx during swallowing. Passavant, Philippas G., German physician, 1815-1893. Passavant bar - Synonym(s): Passavant cushionPassavant cushion - a prominence on the posterior wall of the nasopharynx formed by contraction of the superior constrictor of the pharynx during swallowing. Synonym(s): Passavant bar; Passavant pad; Passavant ridgePassavant pad - Synonym(s): Passavant cushionPassavant ridge - Synonym(s): Passavant cushion |