pharyngobasilar fascia

Introduction

The fibrous coat of the pharyngeal wall situated between the mucous & muscular coats.

Attachment

attachment to:

• the basilar part of the occipital bone & the petrous part of the temporal bone.

More general terms

• fascia (superficial/deep)

Additional terms

• palate; roof of mouth
• pharyngeal vault/fornix (vault of pharynx)