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Superior Pharyngeal Constrictor

Superior Pharyngeal Constrictor

Swallowing. Located in the head.

Actions
swallowing
Origin
medial pterygoid plate, pterygomandibular raphé, alveolar process
Insertion
pharyngeal raphe, pharyngeal tubercle
Innervation
vagus nerve [CNX], pharyngeal plexus
Blood supply
ascending pharyngeal artery, tonsilar branch of facial artery

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