Nasal Cavity and Larynx Flashcards
Which of the following bones DOES NOT contribute to the formation of the nasal septum?
Frontal
The external nose is primarily composed of:
Both bone and cartilage
Which of the following is NOT a type of nasal cartilage?
Cricoid cartilage
The nasal vestibule is lined with:
Skin and hair follicles
The nasal conchae are also known as:
Turbinates
The space beneath each nasal concha is called a:
Meatus
The olfactory region of the nasal cavity is located in the:
Roof of the the nasal cavity
Which of the following is NOT a paranasal sinus?
Mastoid
The paranasal sinuses are lined with:
Respiratory mucosa
Which of the following is a function of the nasal cavity?
All of the above
Which cranial nerve supplies the olfactory mucosa with sensory innervation?
Olfactory nerve (CN I)
What is the main arterial supply of the nasal cavity?
All of the above
Which of the is the main function of the larynx?
Phonation (voice production)
Which laryngeal cartilage is shaped like a ring and forms the base of the larynx?
Cricoid cartilage
Which nerve supplies motor innervation to most of the laryngeal muscles?
Recurrent laryngeal nerve