Cardiovascular System
Superior Pharyngeal Branch of Pharyngeal Trunk (Left)
Ramus pharyngeus superior trunci pharyngei
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Origin: Pharyngeal trunk.
Course: Medially towards the pharynx.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Superior constrictor, levator veli palatini, and stylopharyngeus muscles.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The superior pharyngeal branch of the pharyngeal trunk is a small irregular branch arising from the pharyngeal trunk as it ascends in the neck.
Course
The superior pharyngeal branch traverses medially towards the pharynx.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The superior pharyngeal branch supplies the superior constrictor, levator veli palatini, and stylopharyngeus muscles of the pharynx.
