Cervical Viscera Flashcards

1
Q

Where is the Thyroid Gland

A

deep to infrahyoid muscles, in area of C5-T1

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Function of Thyroid

A
Endocrine Function: 
role in metbaolism 
growth 
temperature regulation
sympathetic activity
secretes T3&T4
secretes calcitonin
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3
Q

Where are Parathyroid Glands Located

A

on each lobe of the thyroid

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4
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What is the Function of the Parathyroid

A

maintaining calcium and phosphate balance

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5
Q

Two functions of the Pharynx

A

pass food to esophagus & conduct air to larynx and trachea

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6
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Nasopharynx

A

superior to soft palate and posterior to nasal cavity

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7
Q

Oropharynx

A

soft palate to tip of epiglottis

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8
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Laryngopharynx

A

epiglottis to cricoid cartilage

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9
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Functions of Larynx

A

connects pharynx to trachea

voice production

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10
Q

Innervation of the Larynx

A
Vagus Nerve (CN10)
superior laryngeal nerve (internal/external)
recurrent laryngeal nerve (becomes inferior laryngeal)
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11
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trachea

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goes from inferior larynx to sternal angle

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12
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Esophagus

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muscular tube, posterior to trachea
descends through superior/posterior mediastinum
pierces diaphragm and enters stomach

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13
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Musculature of esophagus

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voluntary (striated) in first 1/3, involuntary (smooth) in lowest 1/3, combination in middle

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