Which of the following muscles is responsible for the formation of the posterior tonsillar pillar?
The palatopharyngeus forms the posterior tonsillar pillar. It also functions to close off the nasopharynx and larynx during swallowing. The anterior tonsillar pillar is formed by the palatoglossus.
Stylopharyngeus.
Tensor veli palatine.
Palatoglossus.
Palatopharyngeus.