Chewing, Swallowing and Churning Flashcards
The gut can be embryonically divided into which three components?
The embryonic foregut
The embryonic midgut
The embryonic hindgut
Which artery supplies oxygenated blood to the embryonic fore-gut?
Celiac artery
Which artery supplies oxygenated blood to the embryonic mid-gut?
The superior mesenteric artery
Which artery supplies oxygenated blood to the embryonic hind-gut?
The inferior mesenteric artery
What are the borders of the embryonic foregut?
Oesophagus to the Pancreas
What are the borders of the embryonic midgut?
Distal duodenum to the Proximal 2/3 transverse colon
What are the borders of the embryonic hindgut?
Distal 1/3 transverse colon to the Proximal anal canal
Which hammock shaped sheath of muscle lies posterior to the mouth?
Mylohyoid muscle
Which structure lies posterior to the mouth?
Palatoglossal folds
What are the two cavities of the mouth?
The vestibule cavity
The oral cavity proper
What are the three main salivary glands of the mouth?
- Parotid gland
- Sublingual gland
- Submandibular gland
Which of the two oral cavities is the parotid gland located?
Vestibular cavity
Which of the two oral cavities is the submandibular gland located?
Oral proper cavity
Which of the two oral cavities is the sublingual gland located?
Oral proper cavity
Describe the type of salivary secretion the parotid gland provides
Serous
Describe the type of salivary secretion the submandibular gland provides
Mixed
Describe the type of salivary secretion the sublingual gland provides
Mucous
What is the cell histology type of the oesophagus?
Non-keratinised stratified squamous epithelium
What are the names given to the two oesophageal sphincters?
Upper and lower oesophageal sphincter
What are the three anatomical constrictions of the Oesophagus?
- Pharyngo-oesophageal junction
- Tracheal bifurcaton
- Gastro-oesohageal junction
What are the six muscles of mastication
Temporalis muscle Masseter muscle Buccinator Medial Pterygoid Lateral Pterygoid Obicularis Oris