The pharyngeal tubercle is a part of the occipital bone of the head and neck. It is located on the lower surface of the basilar part of occipital bone. It is the site of attachment of the pharyngeal raphe. Structure The pharyngeal tubercle is located on the lower surface of the basilar part of occipital bone. This about 1 cm anterior to the foramen magnum. Function The pharyngeal tubercle gives attachment to the fibrous raphe of the pharynx, also known as the pharyngeal raphe. This connects with the superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle. See also Clivus (anatomy) References External links Bones of the head and neck