Which of These Muscles Dilates the Eustachian Tube

Question

Which of these muscles dilates the Eustachian tube?
A) Dilator Eustachius
B) Levator veli palatine
C) Tensor veli palatine
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The Tensor veli palatine muscle is responsible for dilating the Eustachian tube, allowing it to open and equalize pressure between the middle ear and the nasopharynx.