PBL 1

Question 1

Where does the larynx span between?

Answer 1

C3 and C6

Question 2

What is the epiglottis?

What’s the function?

Answer 2

A flap of elastic tissue covered with a mucous membrane that sits beneath the tongue at the back of the throat
It’s function is to close over the trachea while we eat to protect the airway

Question 3

What are the aryepiglottic folds?

Answer 3

2 structures at the entrance of the larynx that are covered in a mucous membrane to protect the airway when swallowing

Question 4

Whatsthe function of the thyrohyoid membrane?

Answer 4

Shh to facilitate superiority movement of the larynx during swallowing

Question 5

What is the laryngeal prominence?

Answer 5

Where the 2 halves of the thyroid cartilage meet

It’s also known as the Adam’s apple

Question 6

What’s the function of cricoid cartilage?

Answer 6

It’s a complete ring of unpaired cartilage so it maintains airway latency as well as acting as a place for attachment

Question 7

What are vestibular folds?

Answer 7

False vocal cords

Question 8

What is the rima glottidis?

Answer 8

The opening between the true vocal cords and arytenoids

Question 9

What are the 3 regions in the nose?

Answer 9

The vestibule, respiratory zone and olfactory zone

Question 10

What’s the histology of theparanasal sinuses?

Answer 10

Respiratory mucosa composed of pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium