Exam 2- Muscles of the Pharynx Flashcards
Middle Constrictor
O- Hyoid Bone
I- Pharyngeal Raphe
A- Constrict Pharynx
N- X
Superior Constrictor
O- Pterygomandibular Raphe (Continuous with Buccinator anteriorly)
I- Pharyngeal Raphe
A- Constrict Pharynx
N- X
Inferior Constrictor
O- Thyroid and Cricoid Cartilages
I- Pharyngeal Raphe
A- Constrict Pharynx
N- X
Stylopharyngeus
O- Temporal Bone- Styloid Process
I- Thyroid Cartilage
A- Raise pharynx and pulls wall laterally
N- IX
Palatopharyngeus
O- Soft Palate- Palatine Aponeurosis
I- Thyroid Cartilage
A- Raises pharynx and pulls down soft palate
N- X
Salpingopharyngeus
O- Auditory Tube
I- Thyroid Cartilage
A- Raises pharynx
N- X
Muscles of the Pharynx
Circular: Superior Constrictor, Middle Constrictor, Inferior Constrictor
Longitudinal: Stylopharyngeus, Palatopharyngeus, Salpingopharyngeus