Head & Neck Flashcards
1
Q
MC N injured during parathyroidectomy + (f)
A
Recurrent laryngeal N
- innervates all intrinsic m of larynx EXCEPT - CRICOTHYROID
- add + abduction of vocal cords
2
Q
Position of vocal cords
A
Adduction during speech
Abduction @ rest
3
Q
Neurophysin 1 (f) ?
A
Transports oxytocin : let-down reflex