Muscles of Tongue and Pharynx Flashcards
1
Q
genioglossus
A
A: protracts tongue
2
Q
hyoglossus
A
A: depresses and retracts tongue
3
Q
palatoglossus
A
A: elevates tongue
4
Q
styloglossus
A
A: elevates and retracts tongue
5
Q
superior pharyngeal constrictor
A
A: constricts pharynx
6
Q
middle pharyngeal constrictor
A
A: constricts pharynx
7
Q
inferior pharyngeal constrictor
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A: constricts pharynx
8
Q
levator veli palatini
A
A: elevates soft palate when swallowing
9
Q
tensor veli palatini
A
A: Tenses soft palate when swallowing
