Anatomy and physiology Airway Flashcards
know key differences
1
Q
what is the tongue in proportion to a pediatrics mouth ?
A
Larger
2
Q
is the pharynx larger or smaller?
A
Smaller
3
Q
the epiglottis is
A
larger and floppier
4
Q
the larynx is more
A
anterior and superior
5
Q
where is the airway the narrowest
A
at the cricoid
6
Q
the trachea is ?
A
narrow and less rigid
