muscles of pharynx Flashcards by Megan Lilly

Q

superior constrictor origin

A

pterygomandibular raphe

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Q

superior constrictor insertion

A

pharyngeal raphe

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Q

superior constrictor action

A

constrict pharynx

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Q

superior constrictor innervation

A

CN10

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Q

middle constrictor origin

A

hyoid

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Q

middle constrictor insertion

A

pharyngeal raphe

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Q

middle constrictor action

A

constrict pharynx

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Q

middle constrictor innervation

A

CN10

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Q

inferior constrictor origin

A

thyroid and cricoid cartilages

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Q

inferior constrictor insertion

A

pharyngeal raphe

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Q

inferior constrictor action

A

constrict pharynx

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Q

inferior constrictor innervation

A

CN10

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Q

stylopharyngeus origin

A

styloid process of temporal bone

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Q

stylopharyngeus insertion

A

thyroid cartilage

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Q

stylopharyngeus action

A

raises pharynx and pulls wall laterally

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Q

stylopharyngeus innervation

A

CN9

Q

palatopharyngeus origin

A

palatine aponeurosis of soft palate

Q

palatopharyngeus insertion

A

thyroid cartilage

Q

palatopharyngeus action

A

raises pharynx and pulls down soft palate

Q

salpingopharyngeus origin

A

auditory tube

Q

salpingopharyngeus insertion

A

thyroid cartilage

Q

salpingopharyngeus action

A

raises pharyns

Q

salpingopharyngeus innervation

A

CN10