Muscles of the palate Flashcards
1
Q
tensor veli palatini innervation
A
v3
2
Q
tensor veli palatini attachement
A
sphenoid bone, aponeurosis of soft palate, auditory tube
3
Q
tensor veli palatini function
A
stretches/tenses soft palate
4
Q
levator veli palatine innervation
A
vagus n
5
Q
levator veli palatine attachment
A
temporal bone, aponeurosis of soft palate, auditory tube
6
Q
levator veli palatine function
A
elevate soft palate
7
Q
palatoglossus innervation
A
vagus n
8
Q
palatoglossus attachment
A
soft palate, tongue
9
Q
palatoglossus function
A
retract tongue
10
Q
palatopharyngeus innervation
A
vagus n
11
Q
palatopharyngeus attachment
A
soft palate, pharynx
12
Q
palatopharyngeus function
A
elevation pharynx and larynx during swallowing
