Palatopharyngeus
Aids in breathing by pulling pharynx and larynx. Located in the head.
- Actions
- aids in breathing by pulling pharynx and larynx
- Origin
- palatine aponeurosis and hard palate
- Insertion
- upper border of thyroid cartilage (blends with constrictor fibers)
- Innervation
- vagus nerve [CNX], pharyngeal branch
- Blood supply
- facial artery