Origin
The petrous temporal bone, the pharyngotympanic tube and the carotid sheath.
Insertion
Palatine aponeurosis.
Blood supply
The ascending palatine artery.
Nerve supply
Vagus nerve.
Action
During the act of swallowing, this muscle contracts and lifts the soft palate. This prevents food from entering the nasopharynx.
Disease/Injury
NA
Muscle Exercise
NA
Interesting facts
NA
