Longitudinal muscles of Pharynx Flashcards by Collin Huth | Brainscape

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Stylopharyngeus

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Origin: Temporal Bone - styloid process

Insertion: Thyroid Cartilage

Action: Raises pharynx and pulls wall laterall

Nerve: X

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Palatopharyngeus

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Origin: Soft palate - palatine aponeurosis

Insertion: Thyroid cartilage

Action: Raises pharynx and pulls down soft palate

Nerve: X

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Salpingopharyngues

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Origin: Auditory tube

Insertion: Thyroid cartilage

Action: Raises pharynx

Nerve: X

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