what is the function of a pharyngeal muscles in an earthworm
The pharyngeal muscles are a group of muscles that act upon the pharynx. Pharyngeal muscles contracts pushing the food into the oesophagus.There are two muscular layers of the pharynx: the outer circular layer and the inner longitudinal layer.The outer circular layer includes: 1  Inferior constrictor muscle.2  Middle constrictor muscle.haryngeal muscles contracts pushing the food into the oesophagus. There are two muscular layers of the pharynx: the outer circular layer and the inner longitudinal layer. The outer circular layer includes: 1  Inferior constrictor muscle. 2  Middle constrictor muscle.