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Constrictor pharyngis inferior in the context of the neck, from the lateral side

From its two origins

• Pars thyropharyngea, arises from the linea obliqua of the thyroid cartilage cartilago thyroidea
• Pars cricopharyngea, originates at the lateral edge of the cricoid cartilage Cartilago cricoidea

muscle that pulls craniomediodorsally and is involved in the act of swallowing and voice production.