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Constrictor Muscles Flashcards

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**Name the 3 Constrictor Muscles

A
  1. Superior Constrictor Muscle
  2. Middle Constrictor Muscle
  3. Inferior Constrictor Muscle
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What is the origin for the Superior C. M.?

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hamulus, mandibular and pterygomandibular raphe

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What is the insertion for the Superior C.M.?

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median pharyngeal raphe

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**What is the action of the Superior C.M.?

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elevates pharynx and larynx

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What is the innervation for the Superior C.M.?

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Pharyngeal plexus

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The Superior Constrictor Muscle has the same origin as what other muscle?

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The Buccinator, but going in different ways

pterygomandibular raphe

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7
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What is the Origin for the Middle C.M.?

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hyoid and stylohyoid

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What is the insertion for the Middle C.M.?

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median pharyngeal raphe

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9
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What is the action of the middle c.m.?

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elevate pharynx and larynx

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10
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What is the innervation for the middle c.m.?

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pharyngeal plexus

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What is the origin for the Inferior C.M.?

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thyroid and cricoid cartilages

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What is the insertion for the Inferior C.M.?

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median pharyngeal raphe

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What is the action of the inferior c.m.?

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elevates pharynx and larynx

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What is the innervation for the inferior c.m?

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pharyngeal plexus

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15
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All of the Constrictor Muscles have the same action.

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elevate the pharynx and larynx

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16
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All of the Constrictor muscles have the same innervation.

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Pharyngeal Plexus

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