EAR, NOSE, MOUTH & LARYNX, PHARYNX Flashcards
Conchae increases the surface area
True or False
True
Which part of the larnyx occasionally conducts food and air
Oropharynx
What condition occurs when middle ear infection spreads to the medial wall
Labyrinthitis
What condition occurs when middle ear infection spreads to the superior wall
Meningitis
Grooves between the conchae are called?
concha grooves
none of the choices
septum
meatus
Meatus
Pyramidal in shape
ethmoidal sinus
maxillary sinus
sphenoidal sinus
frontal sinus
Maxillary sinus
The sinus that drains into the Hiatus semilunaris
sphenoidal sinus
frontal sinus
maxillary sinus
ethmoidal sinus
Maxillary sinus
opens into the middle meatus, on or above the bulla ethmoidalis
middle ethmoidal meatus
posterior ethmoidal meatus
anterior ethmoidal sinus
superior ethmoidal sinus
Middle ethmoidal meatus
it receives the openings of the posterior ethmoid sinuses
anterior meatus
middle meatus
superior meatus
inferior meatus
Surprise meatus
the bony plates of the nasal cavity increase or decrease its surface?
Increase
Which is a false statement?
none of the choices
The nasal septum is rarely situated in the midline.
The vestibule is lined with modified skin and has coarse hairs.
The lymph vessels draining the vestibule end in the submandibular nodes
None of the choices
Sphenoethmoidal Recess
small area above the sphenoethmoid concha
receives the opening of the sphenoid air sinus
all of the choices
receives the opening of the ethmoid sinus
Receives the opening of the sphenoid air sinus
True about the nasal septum
The upper part is formed by the vertical plate of the ethmoid and the vomer
The septum rarely lies in the midline.
All of the choices
The anterior part is formed by the septal cartilage.
The septum rarely lies in the midline.
True statement about the paranasal sinuses:
Act as resonators to the voice
When the apertures of the sinuses are blocked or they become filled with fluid, the quality of the voice is markedly changed.
Reduce the weight of the skull
All of the choices
All of the Choices
Which of the following is NOT a function of the mucous membrane that lines the turbinates
None of the choices
Humidifies and moistens the air
Cleans by filtering the air
Cools the air
Cools the air
Which of the following are NOT functions of the paranasal sinuses
None of the choices
Prevent mucous secretion into the nasal cavity
Lighten the skull
Resonate the voice
Prevent Mucous Secretion into the nasal cavity
False statement about the nasal cavity
None of the choices
The area above the superior concha is lined with olfactory mucous membrane.
The lower part of the nasal cavity is lined with respiratory mucous membrane.
The lower part of the nasal cavity contains nerve endings sensitive to the reception of smell
The Lower Part of the Nasal Cavity contains nerve endings sensitive to the Reception of smell
Structures seen in the Kiesselbachs area
septal branch of the superior labial branch of the facial artery
sphenopalatine artery
all of the choices
anterior ethmoidal artery
All of the choices
True statement about the Paranasal sinuses
They are lined with mucoperiosteum and filled with air.
All of the choices
They communicate with the nasal cavity through relatively small apertures.
The paranasal sinuses are cavities found in the interior of the maxilla, frontal, sphenoid, and ethmoid bones.
All of the choices
It receives the opening of the lower end of the nasolacrimal duct
Anterior meatus
Inferior meatus
Superior meatus
Middle meatus
Inferior meatus
False statement
The olfactory nerves from the olfactory mucous membrane ascend through the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone to the olfactory bulbs.
None of the choices
It is possible for organisms to ascend to the meninges of the anterior cranial fossa along the sheaths of the olfactory nerves through the cribriform plate and produce meningitis.
The nerves of ordinary sensation are branches of the ophthalmic division (V1) and the maxillary division (V2) of the trigeminal nerve.
Nerves of Ordinary Sensation..
The roof of the nasal cavity is formed by the following structures
nasal and frontal bones
body of the sphenoid
all of the choices
cribriform plate of the ethmoid
All of the choices
Mucocoele is formed when
growth of ectopic sebaceous glands
minor salivary glands have damaged ducts
minor salivary glands have damaged ducts
Tonsillar tissue at the oropharyngeal isthmus
lingual tonsils
pharyngeal tonsils
palatine tonsils
adenoids
Palatine tonsil
Toddler trips. Laceration would usually be sustained by the
lower lip
upper lip
lower lip
triangle of killian is found between
superior and middle constrictor
middle constrictor and thyropharyngeus
cricopharyngeus and esophagus
thyropharyngeus and cricopharyngeus
thyropharyngeus and cricopharyngeus
When there is damage to the right hypoglossal nerve
No tongue deviation
Tongue deviates to the left
Tongue deviates to the right
Tongue deviated to the right
this part is not fully constricted when the muscular wall contracts
nasopharynx
oropharynx
laryngopharynx
nasopharynx
blood supply of the palatine tonsils come from
facial artery
ascending pharyngeal artery
All choices are correct
lingual artery
maxillary artery
facial artery
location of adenoids
oropharynx
nasopharynx
laryngopharynx
Nasopharynx
Which papilla of the tongue has no taste buds
filiform
fungiform
vallate
foliate
Filiform
If present, this marks the occlusal plane between the upper and lower teeth
vermillion border
fordyce spots
linea alba
mucocele
Linea alba
overly tight orbicularis oris will cause
protracted upper incisors
retracted upper incisors
retracted upper incisors
The uvula when there is peripheral nerve problem
pointed toward the strong side (without nerve damage)
Stays at the midline regardless of side with nerve damage
Points toward weaker side (with nerve damage)
pointed toward the strong side (without nerve damage)
blood supply of the palatine tonsils come from
facial artery
ascending pharyngeal artery
all choices are correct
lingual artery
maxillary artery
All of the above
Midline tumors of the mouth can metastasize on both sides of the neck
TRUE
FALSE
True
During an otoscopic examination of the tympanic membrane in an infant, you need to straighten the external auditory meatus by
Pulling the auricle downward
Pulling the auricle upward
Pulling the auricle forward
Pulling the auricle backward
Pulling the auricle backward
During an otoscopic examination of the tympanic membrane in an infant, you need to straighten the external auditory meatus by
Pulling the auricle downward
Pulling the auricle upward
Pulling the auricle forward
Pulling the auricle backward
Pulling the auricle backward
Which serves to equalize air pressures in the tympanic cavity and nasopharynx?
Auditory tube
Canal for tensor tympani
Mastoid antrum
Fenestra cochlea
Auditory tube
Otoscopic examination of a patient with otitis media (intact tympanic membrane) will most probably reveal a
Concave eardrum
Flat eardrum
Bulging eardrum
Bulging eardrum
False statement about the nasal cavity
None of the choices
The area above the superior concha is lined with olfactory mucous membrane.
The lower part of the nasal cavity is lined with respiratory mucous membrane.
The lower part of the nasal cavity contains nerve endings sensitive to the reception of smell.
The lower part of the nasal cavity contains nerve endings sensitive to the reception of smell.
Which is the lateral wall of the middle ear?
Processus cochleariformis
Tegmen tympani
Fenestra cochlea
Auditory tube
Tympanic membrane
Tympanic membrane
Which contains the organ of balance?
Internal ear
Middle ear
External ear
Internal ear
The chorda tympani contains taste fibers from the anterior 2/3 of the tongue
False
True
True
Which contains the auditory ossicles?
Middle ear
External ear
Internal ear
Middle ear
The superior and middle plates are extensions of which bone?
Sphenoid
None of the choices
Frontal
Ethmoid
Ethmoid
The grooves between the conchae are called?
Concha grooves
None of the choices
Septum
Meatus
Meatus
True statement about the paranasal sinuses:
Act as resonators to the voice
When the apertures of the sinuses are blocked or they become filled with fluid, the quality of the voice is markedly changed
Reduce the weight of the skull
All of the choices
All of the choices
The origin of the thyroid gland
Mucosa of the tongue
It receives the opening of the lower end of the nasolacrimal duct
Anterior meatus
Inferior meatus
Superior meatus
Middle meatus
Inferior meatus
Sphenoethmoidal Recess
Small area above the sphenoethmoid concha
Receives the opening of the sphenoid air sinus
All of the choices
Receives the opening of the ethmoid sinus
Receives the opening of the sphenoid air sinus
Which papilla of the tongue has no taste buds
Filiform
Blood supple of the palatine tonsils come from
ascending pharyngeal artery
maxillary artery
facial artery
lingual artery
all the choices
facial artery
Ectopic thyroid tissue may be present in the
upper neck
mediastinum
tongue
all of the choices
All of the choices
Palatine tonsils are found in the
Oropharyngeal isthmus
Sensory nerve supple to the floor of the mouth
Mandibular division of trigeminal
This part is not fully constricted when the muscular wall contracts
Laryngopharynx
oropharynx
nasopharynx
oropharynx
This is lined by orthokeratinized mucosa
Palate
Overly tight orbicularis oris will cause
Retracted upper incisors
Triangle of killian is found between
thyropharyngeus and cricopharyngeus
toddler trips, laceration would usually be sustained by the
lower lip
When there is damage to the right hypoglossal nerve
tongue deviates to the right
tonsillar tissue at the oropharyngeal isthmus
palatine tonsils
if present, this marks the occlusal plane between the upper and lower teeth
linea alba
To anesthesize the right lower jaw to extract the molars, the landmarks for anesthesia injection would be
pterygomandibular raphe
True statement regarding orbicularis oris
Overly tight muscle lead to retroclined maxillary incisors
Location of adenoids
Nasopharynx
When overly thick, it widens the gap/space between central maxillary incisors
Upper labial frenulum
The uvula when there is peripheral nerve problem
Points toward the stronger side (with nerve damage)
The lower part of the nasal cavity contains nerve endings sensitive to the reception of smell
TRUE
FALSE
FALSE
Structures seen in the Kiesselbachs area:
septal branch of the superior labral branch of the facial artery
sphenopalatine artery
anterior ethmoidal artery
All of the choices
All of the choices
The roof of the nasal cavity is formed by the following structures
Body of sphenoid
Nasal and frontal bones
Cribriform plate of the ethmoid
All of the above
All of the above
It receives the opening of the lower end of the nasolacrimal duct
inferior meatus
False statement
The vestibule is lined with modified skin and has coarse hairs
The nasal septum is rarely situated in the midline
The lymph vessels draining the vestibule end in the submandibular nodes
None of the above
None of the above
It is possible for organisms to ascend to the meninges of the anterior cranial fossa along the sheets of the olfactory nerves through the cribriform plate and produce meningitis
TRUE
FALSE
FALSE
It receives the opening of the posterior ethmoid sinus
Superior meatus
True about the nasal septum
The upper part is formed by the vertical plate of the ethmoid and the vomer
The septum rarely lies in the midline
The anterior part is formed but the septal cartilage
All of the above
All of the above
True statement about the paranasal sinuses
they communicate with the nasal cavity through relatively small apertures
they are lined with mucoperisteum and filled with air
the paranasal sinuses are cavities found in the interior of the maxilla, frontal, sphenoid and ethmoid bones
all of the above
All of the above
False statement
The presence of warm blood in the venus plexuses serves to heat up the inspired air as it enters the respiratory system
the large plexus of veins in the submucous connective tissue is present in the respiratory region of the nasal cavity
the presence of mucus in on the surfaces of the conchae traps foreign particles and organisms in the inspired air which are then swallowed and destroyed by gastric acid
none of the above
None of the above
Which of the following are NOT functions of the paranasal sinuses
present mucus secretion into the nasal cavity
resonate the voice
lighten the skull
none of the above
Prevent mucus secretion into the nasal cavity
The grooves between the conchae
Meatus
`The superior and middle plates are extensions of which bone
Ethmoid
Sphenoethmoidal recess
small area above the sphenoethmoidal concha
receives the opening of the ethmoid sinus receives the opening of the sphenoid air sinus all of the above
All of the above
The bony plates of the nasal cavity increase or decrease in surface area
INCREASE
True statement about the paranasal sinuses
Act as resonators to the voice
When the apertures of the sinuses are blocked or they become filled with fluid, the quality of the voice is markedly changed \
Reduce the weight of the skull
All of the above
All of the above
NOT a function of mucous membranes that lines the turbinates
cools the air
Hiatus Semilunaris
Maxillary sinus
Pyramidal in shape
Maxillary sinus
