Pharyngeal/Laryngeal Cavities Flashcards
Define brachygnathia
A short jaw (boxers are an example)
The nasal cavity is made up of: __________, ___________, _____________, __________ and ___________.
Vestibule
Conchae
Mucosal folds
Meatus
Choana
What are the internal nares?
Choanae
The nasopharynx is which cavity?
Pharyngeal cavity
Why can infections travel to the mouth from the nose?
Bc of the intrapharyngeal orifice
List the 3 things that make up the the pars digestoria of the pharyngeal cavity
- oropharynx
- laryngopharynx
- vestibule of esophagus
Describe the function of the laryngeal cavities
Keeps organs open
Which cartilage is elastic in the laryngeal cavities?
Epiglottis
What prevents choking while deglutition?
Pharynx and Larynx
What innervates the laryngeal muscles?
Cran/Caud laryngeal n (Vagus n)