Velar muscles Flashcards

1
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levator veli palatini

A

primary elevator of velum

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2
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tensor veli palatini

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dilate eustacian tube; tenses velum

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3
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palatoglossus

A

elevate and depress velum

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4
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palatopharyngeus

A

lowers velum; narrow pharyngeal cavity; assists in elevating the larynx

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