26. Muscles of the Pharynx

Question 1

Identify

Answer 1

1. Superior constrictor
2. Middle constrictor
3. Inferior constrictor

Question 2

Identify

Answer 2

1. Salpingopharyngeus
2. Palatopharyngeus
3. Stylopharyngeus

Question 3

4 parts of superior constrictor

Answer 3

(1) Pterygopharyngeal part (medial pterygoid plate)
(2) Buccopharyngeal part (pterygomandibular raphe)
(3) Mylopharyngeal part (mylohyoid line of mandible)
(4) Glossopharyngeal part (root of tongue)

Question 4

2 parts of middle constrictor

Answer 4

(1) Chondropharyngeal part (lesser horn of hyoid bone)

2) Ceratopharyngeal part (greater horn of hyoid bone

Question 5

2 parts of inferior constrictor

Answer 5

(1) Thyropharyngeal part (thyroid cartilage)
(2) Cricopharyngeal part (cricoid cartilage)
- Forms upper esophageal sphincter