Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Muscles anatomy > Muscles of the Pharynx > Flashcards

Muscles of the Pharynx Flashcards

1
Q

Levator Veli Palatini

A

A: Elevates soft palate when swallowing
* O: Temporal bone
* I: Soft palate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Tensor Veli Palatini

A

A: Tenses soft palate and opens auditory tube when swallowing or yawning
* O: Sphenoid bone; region around auditory tube
* I: Soft palate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

superior constrictor

A

A: Constricts pharynx in sequence to force bolus into esophagus; superior is innermost

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Middle Constrictor

A

A: Constricts pharynx in sequence

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Inferior Constrictor

A

A: Constricts pharynx in sequence; inferior is outermost

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Muscles anatomy (8 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions