All of the Following Muscle Elevate the Larynx EXCEPT ________

Question

All of the following muscle elevate the larynx EXCEPT ________.
A) salpingopharyngeus
B) palatopharyngeus
C) lopharyngeus
D) tensor veli palanti

Accepted Answer

The tensor veli palatini muscle is responsible for opening the pharyngotympanic tube, which equalizes pressure between the middle ear and nasopharynx. It does not elevate the larynx. The other three muscles listed (salpingopharyngeus, palatopharyngeus, and stylopharyngeus) are all involved in elevating the larynx during swallowing or speaking.