Each of the following is true of the middle pharyngeal muscle EXCEPT one.Which one 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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The middle pharyngeal muscle originates from both the stylohyoid ligament and the posterior,upper part of the hyoid bone.Note that constriction of the pharyngeal opening forces food toward the esophagus.

Each of the Following Is True of the Middle Pharyngeal