Relating to the cricoid cartilage and the pharynx; a part of the inferior constrictor muscle of the pharynx. ... See: inferior constrictor muscle of pharynx. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(kri″ko-fә-rin´je-әl) pertaining to the cricoid cartilage and pharynx.
Type: Term Pronunciation: krī′kō-fă-rin′jē-ăl Definitions: 1. Relating to the cricoid cartilage and the pharynx; a part of the inferior constrictor muscle of the pharynx. See: inferior constrictor (muscle) of pharynx
cricopharyngeal Relating to the cricoid cartilage and the pharynx; a part of the inferior constrictor muscle of the pharynx.
of, pertaining to, or involving the cricoid cartilage and the pharynx.