Palatine aponeurosis is______________?
Correct answer: B. Tendon of Tensor veli palatine muscle
- A. Tendon of levator veli palatine muscle
- B. Tendon of Tensor veli palatine muscle
- C. A part of musculus uvulae
- D. A modification of palatal periosteum
Explanation
The palatine aponeurosis is formed mainly by the expanded tendon of tensor veli palatini, which spreads into the soft palate. Levator veli palatini contributes muscle fibres but does not form this aponeurosis.
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