velum-muscles & methods Flashcards
1
Q
velum (soft palate)
A
manages airflow between oral and nasal cavities
-comprised of several muscles
2
Q
muscles of the velum
A
tensor palati, levator palati, palatoglossus, soft palate, palatopharyngeus, superior pharyngeal constrictor, musculus uvulae
3
Q
which palati is the one that is straight down on the sides?
A
tensor palati/ tensor veli palatini
4
Q
which palati is the one that forms a u-shape
A
levator palati / levator veli palatini
5
Q
levator palati function
A
elevates soft palate to close off nasopharynx; most important muscles for velum raising
