larynx & pharynx Flashcards

1
Q

during inhalation, the arytenoid or larynx is abducted by which muscle

A

posterior cricoarytenoid muscle

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2
Q

pharynx extends to inferior border of c_ vertebra

A

c6

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3
Q

found at the junction of the pharynx and esophagus

A

cricopharyngeus

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4
Q

from the styloid process, blending with the pharynx.

purpose: itutuck in niya raw yung pharynx, same w constrictors

A

stylopharyngeus

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5
Q

the complex organ of voice production

A

larynx

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6
Q

larynx is composed of ___ cartilages connected by membranes and ligaments and containing the vocal folds

A

9

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7
Q

3 paired cartilages of larynx

A

arytenoid, corniculate, cuneiform

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8
Q

3 unpaired cartilages of larynx

A

thyroid, epiglottic, cricoid

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9
Q

location of larynx in relation to cervical verteb

A

at the level of the bodies if c3-c6

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10
Q

medial to it is the nasopharynx,

serves as the ventilation of the ear

A

eustachian tubes

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11
Q

between the soft palate and level/base of epiglottis

A

oropharynx

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12
Q

tonsil behind the tounge

A

lingual tonsil

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13
Q

tonsil at the back side of the tongue,

first ring of lymphoid tissue

A

palatine tonsil

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14
Q

pharynx

generally, superiorly, innervated by

A

cn v

trigeminal nerve

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15
Q

behind the tongue innervated by??? or dun nakalagay ganon

A

glossopharyngeal nerve

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16
Q

oropharynx muscles js generated by CN X except

A

tensor veli palatini - cn V

17
Q

phases of degluttition

A

oral
pharyngeal
esophageal

18
Q

food goes to

A

valecull
piriform sinus of hypopharynx
epiglottic fold

19
Q

_________ during vibration, that’s phonation

positive air pressure from the lungs
high velocity air produces a lowered pressure by this wc brings them back together

A

Bernoulli effect

20
Q

all of the intrinsic muscles of the larynx are innervated by _____ except ________

A

recurrent laryngeal nerve

cricothyroid muscles

21
Q

all of the intrinsic muscles of the larynx tends to close the larynx with the exemption of

A

posterior cricoarytenoid muscle

(aBducts the larynx) bukas

22
Q

articulation: using ur tongue

phonation:

A

using ur larynx

23
Q

what serves as the vibrator in phonation

A

larynx

24
Q

a soldier stabs a pen on CRICOTHYROID MEMBRANE to establish airway to breath

what is this method called?

A

cricothyrotomy