A Cleft of the Velum or Submucous Cleft Primarily Affects

question 25

Multiple Choice

A cleft of the velum or submucous cleft primarily affects the interdigitation of which muscle?

• A)Superior constrictor muscle
• B)Palatoglossus muscle
• C)Tensor veli palatini muscle
• D)Levator veli palatini muscle
• E)Palatopharyngeus muscle

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