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Palatal Muscles Flashcards

1
Q

palate is formed by

A
  • maxilla (hard palate)
  • velum (soft palate)
  • uvula (isn’t a MUST but is there)
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2
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levator veli palatini

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elevates velum

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3
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tensor veli palatine

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stretches velum

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4
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palatoglossus

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raises back of tongue

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5
Q

palatopharyngeus

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closes nasopharyngeal port

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6
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uvular

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shortens and raises uvula

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