Cough Flashcards
What sensory receptors are stimulated in sneezing?
V & IX
What sensory receptors are stimulated in coughing?
IX & X
What is contained within the carotid sheath?
The vagus nerve
The internal carotid artery
The common carotid artery
The internal jugular vein
Where in the neck are the phrenic nerves found?
On the surface of the scalenus anterior
What are the attachment points of the pectoralis minor?
Ribs 3-5
Coracoid process of the scapula
What are the attachment points of the pectoralis major?
The sternum/ribs and the humerus
What are the attachment points of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
The sternum, clavicle and the mastoid process of the temporal bone
What are the attachment points of the scalenus anterior, medial and posterior?
Cervical vertebrae and ribs 1 & 2
Which cranial nerve supplies the intrinsic muscles of the larynx?
Vagus
