ALIFORMES MUSCULI, a Pair of Muscles, arising from the Pterygoide Bone, and ending in the Neck of the lower Jaw, towards the internal Seat of the Head. See PTERYGOIDS, etc. They are thus called from the Latin Ala, Wing, and Forma, Shape; as resembling Wings.
ALIFORMES MUSCULI
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- Written by: Ephraïm Chambers
- Category: Unclassified