Posted by Canalicolai on October 18, 2009 at 19:33:02:
In Reply to: Re: Craniovertebral Joints - Learning Objectives and Review Questions posted by Nick Ahn on October 18, 2009 at 18:55:09:
Regarding #2:
: : 2. The pharyngobasilar fascia/membrane is attached to the pharyngeal tubercle.
: : False - the pharyngobasilar fascia attaches superiorly to the basilar portion of the occipital bone and the petrous portion of the temporal bone. the pharyngeal tubercle is the site of attachment for the pharyngeal raphe and superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle.
: -> true i think, but I¡¯m not sure. The reason why I think it might be true is that sources say that the pharyngobasilar fascia is attached to the basilar part of the occipital bone and the pharyngeal tubercle is part of the basilar part of the occipital bone. I looked at netter¡¯s plate 67, but that didn¡¯t help that much. Anyone?
true - Dr. Wiki says that the pharyngobasilar fascia is strengthened posteriorly by a strong fibrous band, which is attached above to the pharyngeal spine (tubercle) on the under surface of the basilar portion of the occipital bone, and passes downward, forming a median raphé, which gives attachment to the pharyngeal constrictors.
side note: the pharyngobasilar fascia forms the pharyngeal raphe