Velum Muscles

Question 1

Levator Veli Palatini is also called

Answer 1

the velar sling

Question 2

Levator Veli Palatini origin

Answer 2

temporal bone

Question 3

Levator Veli Palatini insert

Answer 3

soft palate at midline

Question 4

Levator Veli Palatini action

Answer 4

paired mm forms a sling through velum to elevate and retract velum due to slight anterior-posterior orientation

major mm that contributes to upward and backward movement of velum

Question 5

Tensor Veli Palatini origin

Answer 5

sphenoid bone

medial portion of the tensor veli palatini attaches to eustachian tube

Question 6

Tensor Veli Palatini insert

Answer 6

anterior velum

Question 7

Tensor Veli Palatini action

Answer 7

tenses anterior velum, opens E-tube permitting equalization of air pressure in the middle ear

Question 8

Musculus Uvulae origin

Answer 8

posterior nasal spine

Question 9

Musculus Uvulae insert

Answer 9

uvula

Question 10

Musculus Uvulae action

Answer 10

shortens and thickens velum-superior nasal surface

increases mass of velum for closure of VP port

Question 11

Palatoglossus origin

Answer 11

velum

extends inferiorly and anteriorly through the anterior faucial pillars

Question 12

Palatoglossus insert

Answer 12

posterior and lateral margins of tongue

Question 13

Palatoglossus action

Answer 13

to lower velum

to elevate and retract tongue if velum is stabilized

Question 14

Palatopharyngeous origin

Answer 14

velum with mm fibers coursing out of the velum via posterior faucial pillars

Question 15

Palatopharyngeus insert

Answer 15

interweave with pharyngeal constrictors

Question 16

Palatopharyngeus action

Answer 16

narrorws oropharynx

lowers velum if insertion is stable