Soft & Hard Palate Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Action of Palatoglossus Muscle
A
Action:
elevates base of tongue and depresses the soft palate
** separates oral cavity and pharynx **
2
Q
Innervation of Palatoglossus Muscle
A
Innervation:
pharyngeal plexus
3
Q
What is the Pterygomandibular fold?
A
tissue that extends from the junction of the hard and soft palates down to the mandible (distal to last tooth) and stretches upon opening
** REFERRED TO AS RAPHE **
