Median raphe
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The term Median raphe
can refer to one of two different anatomical structures:
Raphe
Raphe has several different meanings in science. Pronounced .In botany and planktology it is commonly used when describing a seam or ridge on diatoms or seeds....
can refer to one of two different anatomical structures:
- The pharyngeal raphePharyngeal rapheThe Pharyngeal raphe is a raphe that serves as the origin and insertion for several of the pharyngeal constrictors .-External links:*...
- The perineal raphePerineal rapheThe perineal raphe is a visible line or ridge of tissue on the human body that extends from the anus through the perineum.In men, this raphe continues through the midline of the scrotum and upwards through the posterior midline aspect of the penis...
, also known as the "median r. of perineum"