Lecture 1 review Flashcards
The midline groove superior to the cupid’s bow and inferior to the nose?
Philtral
Nasal Septum - made of + __________ ________ and __________.
Vomer, perpendicular plate, and Septal cast. (may be spelled wrong)
What are the 6 primary VP muscles?
- LVP
- TVP
- Palatoglossus
- Palatomaryngus
- Musculus Uvulae (intrinsic)
- Sup. Pharngeal constrictor
* Salphingopharyngeus is also a VP muscle, but has little function.
Anterior faucial pillar houses:
Palatal glossus
Which muscle opens the Eustachian tube?
TVP
Which muscle courses from the base of the skull to the velum and forms a muscle sling to help with palate elevation?
LVP
Tissue at the top of nasopharynx with VP contact can occur against?
Adenoid pad
What muscle is associated with Passavet’s ridge?
(need to find answer)
The velum is lowered during nasal sounds by which muscle?
Palatoglossus and palatopharyngeus