Anatomy (other) Flashcards
What anatomical feature does the oesophagus lie infront of?
- The spine
What muscle does the oesophagus have to pass through to get to the stomach?
The diaphragm
What does the stomach drain into?
- The small intestines
Where is venous blood drained from the stomach and intestines diverted to before returning to the heart?
- the liver
Explain Liver Cirrhosis
Scaring of the living making it more difficult for venous blood to pass through
What is Portal Hypertension?
Increased pressure in the veins that supply the liver
What is Haematemesis?
Rupture of the veins in the oesophagus
- this can be lie threatening as it causes the person to vomit large amounts of blood
Which of the cartilages that comprise the laynx has a full ring structure?
- Cricoid cartilage
Which of the cartilages that comprise the larynx are pyramidal in shape?
- Arytenoid Cartilage
What is the function of the epiglottis?
- Flap of tissue that has a leaf like structure that is pushed down by food when swallowing to block the entrance of the larynx, ensuring food travels down the oesophagus
What is another name for the adams apple?
The laryngeal prominence
What is the function of the Posterior cricoarytenoid muscle?
- Abducts the vocal chords
Which of the laryngeal muscles is supplied by the Inferior Branch of the recurrent laryngeal nerve?
- Posterior Cricoarytenoid
- Interarytenoid
- Lateral Cricoarytenoid
- Thyroarytenoid
Which of the laryngeal muscles is supplied by the external laryngeal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve?
Cricothyroid muscle
Where does the recurrent laryngeal nerve wrap around?
The Right subclavian artery and the arch of the aorta on the left side
