Stylopharyngeus
Elevates larynx, elevates pharynx, swallowing. Located in the head.
- Actions
- elevates larynx, elevates pharynx, swallowing
- Origin
- styloid process of temporal bone
- Insertion
- thyroid cartilage (pharynx)
- Innervation
- glossopharyngeal nerve [CNIX]
- Blood supply
- ascending pharyngeal artery, pharyngeal branches