lecture 7 Flashcards
1
Q
which nerves carry sensory information from the larynx?
A
cranial and caudal laryngeal nerves
2
Q
the glottis of the horse opens to ____ during respiration.
A
nasopharynx
3
Q
what muscle abducts the vocal folds?
A
cricoarytenoideus dorsalis m.
4
Q
what nerve innervates the cricoarytenoideus dorsalis m.?
A
recurrent laryngeal
5
Q
the epiglottis normally sits above what?
A
the soft palate
6
Q
what is it called when the soft palate is above the epiglottis?
A
dorsal displacement of the soft palate
7
Q
when performing an endoscopic exam, what are you looking for?
A
movement and asymmetry
8
Q
what is the medical term for ‘roaring’?
A
(left) laryngeal hemiplegia
