Anatomy & Histology · single question
The palatine tonsil lies in the tonsillar fossa. Which muscle forms the arch immediately ANTERIOR to it?
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Correct answer: A. Palatoglossus
- A. Correct. The palatoglossal arch (containing palatoglossus) is immediately anterior to the palatine tonsil; the palatopharyngeal arch is posterior.
- B. Palatopharyngeus forms the posterior arch (palatopharyngeal fold).
- C. The anterior belly of digastric is in the suprahyoid neck, not adjacent to the tonsil.
- D. Levator veli palatini elevates the soft palate and does not form the anterior tonsillar pillar.
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