All of the following muscles elevate the larynx EXCEPT the ________.
A) palatopharyngeus
B) tensor veli palanti
C) salpingopharyngeus
D) lopharyngeus

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The tensor veli palatini muscle is not involved in elevating the larynx, but instead functions in opening the auditory tube to equalize pressure in the middle ear. The palatopharyngeus, salpingopharyngeus, and lopharyngeus muscles are all involved in elevating the larynx during swallowing and speaking.

All of the Following Muscles Elevate the Larynx EXCEPT the ________