Muscles of Pharynx Flashcards
1
Q
superior, middle, & inferior pharyngeal constrictors - action
A
swallowing
2
Q
superior, middle, & inferior pharyngeal constrictors - innervation
A
CN X - vagus
3
Q
levator veli palatini - action
A
elevate soft palate when swallowing
4
Q
levator veli palatini - innervation
A
CN X - vagus
5
Q
tensor veli palatini - action
A
tenses soft palate + opens auditory tube when swallowing or yawning
6
Q
tensor veli palatini - innervation
A
CN V - trigeminal
7
Q
stylopharyngeus - action
A
elevates pharynx
8
Q
stylopharyngeus - innervation
A
CN IX - glossopharyngeal
9
Q
salpingopharyngeus - action
A
elevates pharynx
10
Q
salpingopharyngeus - innervation
A
CN X - vagus
11
Q
palatopharyngeus - action
A
elevates pharynx
12
Q
palatopharyngeus - innervation
A
CN X - vagus
13
Q
intrinsic laryngeal muscles innervation
A
recurrent laryneal nerve of CN X
