Which of the following muscles of the soft palate is innervated by the trigeminal nerve?

Name: Which of the following muscles of the soft palate is innervated by the trigeminal nerve?
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The tensor veli palatini muscle is innervated by the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve (CN V3), while the other muscles listed are innervated by various branches of the vagus nerve (CN X), except for the palatoglossus, which is innervated by the pharyngeal plexus (also primarily vagus nerve fibers).

Which of the Following Muscles of the Soft Palate Is