Oral Prep Flashcards

1
Q

Labial seal

A

Obicularis oris

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2
Q

Facial tone

A

Buccinators, jaw

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3
Q

Rotary jaw & lateral tongue movement

A

Lateral pterygoid

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4
Q

Anterior pulling of soft palate

A

Moving forward

Trying to contain the bolus so it doesn’t fall back into the throat

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5
Q

Salivation

A

Contributes to lubrication

Chemical breakdowns, digestion has already started

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6
Q

Breathing

A

Larynx is open while chewing because we still need to breathe, its low and relaxed

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7
Q

Chewing

A

Can’t puree too much because they need some proprioception and some feedback for the swallow
Soft solid or mince diet is good so they still have a bit of feedback

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