ANATOMY FINAL EXAM - RESP Flashcards
1
Q
Which two subsections of the pharynx have both resp / digestive functions?
A
oropharynx and Laryngopharynx
2
Q
Pharynx consist of:
A
nasopharynx, oropharynx and Laryngopharynx
3
Q
Vallecula location and what is stored there
A
superior to epiglottis and salvia
4
Q
Does esophagus get smaller or bigger when you swallow?
A
gets bigger
5
Q
What connects directly to larynx and esophagus
A
Laryngopharynx
6
Q
Laryngopharynx location
A
hyoid bone to epiglottis
7
Q
A