larynx & pharynx Flashcards
during inhalation, the arytenoid or larynx is abducted by which muscle
posterior cricoarytenoid muscle
pharynx extends to inferior border of c_ vertebra
c6
found at the junction of the pharynx and esophagus
cricopharyngeus
from the styloid process, blending with the pharynx.
purpose: itutuck in niya raw yung pharynx, same w constrictors
stylopharyngeus
the complex organ of voice production
larynx
larynx is composed of ___ cartilages connected by membranes and ligaments and containing the vocal folds
9
3 paired cartilages of larynx
arytenoid, corniculate, cuneiform
3 unpaired cartilages of larynx
thyroid, epiglottic, cricoid
location of larynx in relation to cervical verteb
at the level of the bodies if c3-c6
medial to it is the nasopharynx,
serves as the ventilation of the ear
eustachian tubes
between the soft palate and level/base of epiglottis
oropharynx
tonsil behind the tounge
lingual tonsil
tonsil at the back side of the tongue,
first ring of lymphoid tissue
palatine tonsil
pharynx
generally, superiorly, innervated by
cn v
trigeminal nerve
behind the tongue innervated by??? or dun nakalagay ganon
glossopharyngeal nerve