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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