muscles of pharynx Flashcards
1
Q
superior constrictor origin
A
pterygomandibular raphe
2
Q
superior constrictor insertion
A
pharyngeal raphe
3
Q
superior constrictor action
A
constrict pharynx
4
Q
superior constrictor innervation
A
CN10
5
Q
middle constrictor origin
A
hyoid
6
Q
middle constrictor insertion
A
pharyngeal raphe
7
Q
middle constrictor action
A
constrict pharynx
8
Q
middle constrictor innervation
A
CN10
9
Q
inferior constrictor origin
A
thyroid and cricoid cartilages
10
Q
inferior constrictor insertion
A
pharyngeal raphe
11
Q
inferior constrictor action
A
constrict pharynx
12
Q
inferior constrictor innervation
A
CN10
13
Q
stylopharyngeus origin
A
styloid process of temporal bone
14
Q
stylopharyngeus insertion
A
thyroid cartilage
15
Q
stylopharyngeus action
A
raises pharynx and pulls wall laterally
