ENT anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What does CN V3 give rise to?
A
Auriculotemporal nerve to the tensor tympani
2
Q
What does CN VII give rise to?
A
to the stapedius
3
Q
The facial nerve connects to the ________ ganglion above the middle ear, which extends to the ___________ ganglion.
A
geniculate
pterygopalatine
4
Q
What connects the geniculate ganglion to the pterygopalatine ganglion?
A
Greater petrosal nerve
5
Q
The greater and deep petrosal nerve join to form the…
A
vidian nerve.
5
Q
Describe the course of CN IX
A
The lesser petrosal nerve travels from the otic ganglion to the tympanic plexus.
6
Q
Which muscles adduct the vocal cords?
A
Lateral cricoarytenoids
7
Q
Which muscles shorten the vocal folds to lower the pitch?
A
Thyroarytenoids
8
Q
Which muscles lengthen the vocal folds to raise the pitch?
A
Cricothyroids
