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
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2
Q

Position of vocal cords

A

Adduction during speech

Abduction @ rest

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3
Q

Neurophysin 1 (f) ?

A

Transports oxytocin : let-down reflex

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