Multiple choice Palatine aponeurosis is tendon of levator veli palatine muscle tendon of tensor veli palatine muscle a part of muscle uvulae a modification of palatal periosteum Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation A thin, fibrous palatine aponeurois supports the muscles and strengthens the soft palate. It is attached to the posterior and the inferior surface of the hard palate behind the palatine crest.