Mouth Flashcards
1
Q
What is structure A?
A
Palatopharyngeal fold/arch
2
Q
What is structure B?
A
Palatine tonsil
3
Q
What is structure C?
A
Epiglottis
4
Q
What is structure D?
A
Piriform recess
5
Q
Describe the location of the palatine tonsils.
A
Lateral walls of the oropharynx.
6
Q
Describe the function of the palatine tonsil.
A
Part of Waldeyer’s ring, which surrounds openings of respiratory and digestive tracts and contributes to defense against respiratory tract and oral cavity infections.
7
Q
What system are the palatine tonsils part of?
A
Immune
8
Q
Describe the innervation of the palatine tonsils.
A
Tonsillar branches of glossopharyngeal nerve.
9
Q
Describe the blood supply to the palatine tonsils.
A
Tonsillar branches of dorsal lingual, facial and ascending pharyngeal arteries and lesser palatine arteries.
10
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