Passavent's muscle is formed by________________?
Correct answer: B. Palatopharyngeus
- A. Palatoglossus
- B. Palatopharyngeus
- C. Styloglossus
- D. Superior constrictor
Explanation
Passavant’s muscle is classically identified with the palatopharyngeus, whose contraction helps form Passavant’s ridge during swallowing. The superior constrictor may contribute to the ridge but is not the usual answer for Passavant’s muscle.
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