Pharyngeal tubercle
Tuberculum pharyngeum
Definition
The pharyngeal tubercle is a median bony protrusion located on the ventral surface of the basilar part of the occipital bone.
It is an important area of muscle insertion, particularly for certain constrictor muscles of the pharynx and muscles associated with swallowing and stabilization of the pharynx.
References
Constantinescu GM, Schaller O. Illustrated veterinary anatomical nomenclature, 3rd Edition, Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, 2012.
König HE, Lieibich HG. Veterinary Anatomy of Domestic mammals, 6th edition, Schattauer, Stuttgart, 2014.
