Statements (19)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:anatomical_structure
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
pharyngoesophageal sphincter
|
| gptkbp:bloodSupply |
gptkb:inferior_thyroid_artery
|
| gptkbp:closesDuring |
respiration
|
| gptkbp:component |
gptkb:cricopharyngeus_muscle
inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle |
| gptkbp:composedOf |
gptkb:skeletal_muscle
|
| gptkbp:function |
prevents reflux of esophageal contents into pharynx
prevents air entry into esophagus |
| gptkbp:innervates |
gptkb:glossopharyngeal_nerve
gptkb:vagus_nerve |
| gptkbp:locatedIn |
pharynx
|
| gptkbp:opensDuring |
swallowing
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
esophagus
|
| gptkbp:significance |
dysfunction can cause aspiration
dysfunction can cause dysphagia |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Laryngoesophageal_Sphincter
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
upper esophageal sphincter
|