Each of the Following Is True of the Middle Pharyngeal

question 31

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is true of the middle pharyngeal muscle EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?

• A) It originates from the posterior, upper part of the hyoid bone.
• B) It crosses the stylohyoid ligament.
• C) It inserts into the median raphe.
• D) Contraction constricts the pharyngeal opening.
• E) Contraction forces food down toward the esophagus.

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Definitions:

Range

The difference between the highest and lowest values in a data set, giving an indication of the data's dispersion or variability.

Median

The middle value in a set of numbers, which separates the higher half from the lower half.

Standard Deviation

A statistical metric that quantifies the spread or variability of a dataset, highlighting how far individual measurements deviate from the dataset's mean on average.

Mean

The average of a set of numerical values, calculated by adding them together and dividing by the number of values.