Anatomy & Histology · single question
Which muscle is primarily responsible for elevating the soft palate?
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Correct answer: B. Levator veli palatini
- A. The stylopharyngeus elevates and widens the pharynx, not the palate.
- B. Correct. The levator veli palatini is the primary elevator of the soft palate, critical for speech and swallowing.
- C. The tensor veli palatini tenses (stiffens) the soft palate but does not elevate it significantly.
- D. The palatoglossus depresses the soft palate and elevates the posterior tongue — it does not elevate the palate.
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