muscles of the soft palate Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 3 muscles of the soft palate?
A
musculus uvulae
levator veli palatini
tensor veli palatini
2
Q
what is the nerve supply to the musculus uvulae and levator veli palatini?
A
vagus nerve CN X via pharyngeal plexus
3
Q
what is the nerve supply of the tensor veli palatini?
A
mandibular division of trigeminal CN V
4
Q
what is the function of the musculus uvulae?
A
elevate uvula
5
Q
what is the function of the levator veli palatini?
A
elevate soft palate
6
Q
what is the function of the tensor veli palatini?
A
tenses soft palate, opens pharyngotempanic tube
