Muscles of the Soft Palate Flashcards
1
Q
What does the muscles of the soft palate form?
A
Forms roof of the oropharynx and laterally with the tongue
2
Q
What are the functions of the Muscles of the soft palate?
A
- speaking
- swallowing
- mid-ear function
- Respiration
3
Q
What is the innervation for the muscles of the soft palate?
A
Cranial nerve IX, X, XI
IX=glossopharyngeal
X=Vagus
XI=Accessory
4
Q
When the Cranial Nerves IX, X, XI are in the pharyngeal area they are called what?
A
Pharyngeal Plexus
5
Q
There are 5 Muscles of the Soft Palate. Name them
A
- Palatoglossus Muscle
- Palatophyngeus Muscle
- Levator Veli Palatini Muscle
- Tensor Veli Palatini Muscle
- Uvula Muscle
