Anatomy Larynx Flashcards

1
Q

Extension of larynx from c.. To c..

A

C3 to C6

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The only muscle causing abduction of vocal cords

A

Posteroir crico-aretynoid

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Nerve supply of larynx

A

Vagus divides into superior laryngeal and recurrent laryngeal
Sup. Laryngeal further divides into internal and external laryngeal

. Sensory Above vocal cords: internal laryngeal N.
. Motor to cricothyroid: external laryngeal
. Motor to all muscle except cricothyroid and sensory below vocal cords: recurrent laryngeal N.

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4
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Blood supply of larynx

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. Sup. Laryngeal and sup. Thyroid
. Inf. Laryngeal and Inf. Thyroid

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