Killian’s dehiscence is in
Correct Answer: Inferior constrictor
Description: Inferior constrictor muscle has two parts.
Thyropharyngeus with oblique fibres and cricopharyngeus with transverse fibres.
Between these two parts exists a potential gap called "Killian's dehiscence". It is also called "Gateway of tears".
This is also the site of herniation of pharyngeal mucosa in case of the pharyngeal pouch.
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