Which of the following is innervated by the vagus nerve ?
Correct answer: A. The levator velti palatine ( levator palatini)
- A. The levator velti palatine ( levator palatini)
- B. The psterior belly of digastric
- C. Mylohyoid
- D. The tensor veli palatine ( tensor palatini)
Explanation
Levator veli palatini is supplied through the pharyngeal plexus, mainly by vagal fibres. Tensor veli palatini is the important exception among the palate muscles, receiving mandibular nerve fibres via the nerve to medial pterygoid.
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