Rosenmüller fossa


pha·ryn·ge·al re·cess

[TA] a slitlike depression in the lateral membranous (nonmuscular) pharyngeal wall extending posterior to the opening of the pharyngotympanic (auditory) tube. Synonym(s): recessus pharyngeus [TA], recessus infundibuliformis, Rosenmüller fossa, Rosenmüller recess

Rosenmüller fossa

The depression in the pharynx posterior to the opening of the eustachian tube.See also: Rosenmüller, Johann Christian

Rosenmüller,

Johann C., German anatomist, 1771-1820. organ of Rosenmüller - a collection of rudimentary tubules in the mesosalpinx between the ovary and the uterine tube. Synonym(s): epoöphoronRosenmüller fossa - Synonym(s): Rosenmüller recessRosenmüller gland - Synonym(s): node of CloquetRosenmüller node - Synonym(s): node of CloquetRosenmüller recess - a slitlike depression in the membranous pharyngeal wall extending posterior to the opening of the eustachian tube. Synonym(s): pharyngeal recess; Rosenmüller fossaRosenmüller valve - a fold of mucous membrane guarding the lower opening of the nasolacrimal duct. Synonym(s): lacrimal fold