Stylopharyngeus Muscle Flashcards
1
Q
What is the origin for the Stylopharyngeus Muscle?
A
Styloid process
2
Q
What is the insertion for the Stylopharyngeus muscle?
A
lateral and posterior pharyngeal walls
3
Q
What is the action of the Stylopharyngeus muscle?
A
Widens and elevates the pharynx
4
Q
What is the innervation for the stylopharyngeus muscle?
A
Cranial Nerve IX
5
Q
Fun Fact:
A
The only motor component of IX
it is to do ONLY the stylopharyngeal
