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Constrictor pharyngis medius in the context of the neck, from the side

From its two origins

• Pars chondropharyngea, originates at the cornu minus of the hyoid bone
• Pars ceratopharyngea, originates at the cornu majus of the hyoid bone

Muscle that runs obliquely craniomedidorsally to the pharyngeal raphe and is involved in swallowing and voice production.