stylopharyngeus (muscle)

sty·lo·phar·yn·ge·us (mus·cle)

[TA]

origin, root of styloid process; insertion, thyroid cartilage and wall of pharynx (becomes part of the longitudinal coat): action, elevates pharynx and larynx; nerve supply, glossopharyngeal.

Synonym(s): musculus stylopharyngeus [TA], stylopharyngeal muscle