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PHU: Biweekly Test 2 > Pharynx > Flashcards

Pharynx Flashcards

1
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inflammation of the adenoids

A

adenoiditis

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2
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inflammation of a lymph node

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adenitis/lymphadenitis

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3
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swelling of lymph node

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lymphadenopathy

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4
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pus formation

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suppurate

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5
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difficulty swallowing

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dysphagia

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6
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painful swallowing

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odynophagia

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7
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breathing restriction resulting in waking up repeatedly

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sleep apnea

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8
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sphenoid bone to soft palate boundary

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nasopharynx

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9
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soft palate to epiglottis boundary

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oropharynx

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10
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epiglottis to cricoid cartilage boundary

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laryngopharynx

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11
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posterior sensory innervation to nasopharynx

A

CN IX

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12
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anterior/lateral sensory innervation to nasopharynx

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CN V2 (maxillary)

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13
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sensory innervation to oropharynx

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CN IX

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14
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sensory innervation to laryngopharynx

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CN X

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15
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upper portion of laryngopharynx and larynx sensory innervation (branch of vagus)

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internal laryngeal n.

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16
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lower portion of laryngopharynx and larynx sensory innervation (branch of vagus)

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inferior laryngeal n.

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17
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motor to muscles of larynx

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inferior laryngeal n.

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18
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innervation to outer circular muscles of pharynx

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CN X (vagus)

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19
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3 main constrictor muscles of pharynx

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superior
middle
inferior

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20
Q

2 portions of the inferior constrictor muscle

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thryopharyngeaus (oblique)
cricopharyngeaus (horizontal)

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21
Q

outer circular muscles of pharynx do what to allow food to go to esophagus

A

constrict and relax

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22
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innervation to most inner longitudinal muscles of pharynx

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CN X (vagus)

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23
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the only inner longitudinal muscle NOT innervated by CN X

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stylopharyngeus

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24
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what innervates stylopharyngeus

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CN IX

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25
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what two muscles attach to soft palate

A

salpingopharyngeus
palatopharyngeus

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26
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muscles that elevate the pharynx during swallowing

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inner longitudinal muscles

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27
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what inner longitudinal muscle also aids in inspiration and increases diameter of airway

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stylopharyngeus

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28
Q

sympathetics from the superior cervical ganglion cause

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vasoconstriction

29
Q

nerve that provides motor to stylopharyngeus and sensory to oropharynx

A

CN IX (glossopharyngeal)

30
Q

3 main nerves that make up pharyngeal nerve plexus

A

CN IX
CN X
Sympathetics

31
Q

branch of vagus that provides motor to pharynx

A

pharyngeal branch

32
Q

branch of vagus that has all of the other laryngeal nerves attached to it

A

superior laryngeal n.

33
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branch of superior laryngeal n. that provides motor to the inferior constrictors (thyropharyngeus and cricopharyngeus)

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external laryngeal n.

34
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lowest branch of vagus that provides motor and sensory to pharynx, larynx, and esophagus

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recurrent laryngeal n.

35
Q

tonsils in the nasopharynx

36
Q

cartilage in nasopharynx under the adenoids

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torus tubarius

37
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constrictor muscle in nasopharynx

A

superior constrictor m.

38
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space at the top of nasopharynx

A

pharyngeal recess

39
Q

opening in the nasopharynx that connects it to the middle ear

A

Eustachian Tube

40
Q

3 soft palate muscles

A

tensor veli palatini
levator veli palatini
uvula

41
Q

tenses the soft palate and is innervated by CN V3

A

tensor veli palatini

42
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elevates soft palate and is innervated by CN X

A

levator veli palatini

43
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third soft palate muscle innervated by CN X

44
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uvula deviation (loss of levator veli palatini) on left side causes uvula to deviate where

A

towards opposite side of injury

45
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underlying cause of chronic middle ear infection and mastoiditis

A

Eustachian Tube dysfunction (ETD)

46
Q

muscle of pharynx in the oropharynx

A

palatopharyngeus

47
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muscle of soft palate in the oropharynx

A

palatoglossus

48
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what nerve innervates palatopharyngeus and palatoglossus

49
Q

sensory innervation to posterior 1/3rd of tongue

50
Q

gag reflex afferent

51
Q

gag reflex efferent

A

CN X
CN V
CN XII

52
Q

part of laryngopharynx where stuff swallowed can collect

A

piriform recess

53
Q

lymphatic drainage of laryngopharynx

A

deep cervical nodes:
jugulodigastric nodes
juguloomohyoid nodes

54
Q

2 arteries supplying laryngopharynx

A

superior laryngeal a.
inferior thyroid a.

55
Q

the lymphatic drainage of the oro and nasopharynx tonsils is called

A

Waldyer’s Ring

56
Q

first line of defense against ingested or inhaled pathogens

A

MALT- Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue

57
Q

the 3 lymph nodes in Waldyer’s Ring

A

adenoids
palatine nodes
lingual nodes

58
Q

the 3 lymph nodes in Waldyer’s Ring drains to what node

A

jugulodigastric lymph node

59
Q

when the cricopharyngeus m. fails to relax properly during swallowing

A

Zenker’s Diverticulum

60
Q

the mucosa that forms in the weak area where the thryopharyngeus and the cricopharyngeus overlap is referred to as

A

Killian’s triangle

61
Q

inflammation of the soft tissue in the retropharyngeal space

A

pharyngitis

62
Q

inflammation of lymphatic tissue of Waldyer’s Ring

A

Adenoiditis and tonsilitis

63
Q

caused by a blood vessel pressing against the nerves as they exit brainstem

A

glossopharyngeal neuralgia

64
Q

where is the pain felt from glossopharyngeal neuralgia

A

ear
back of tongue and throat

65
Q

2 types of sleep apnea

A

central
obstructive

66
Q

most common form of sleep apnea

A

obstructive

67
Q

brain fails to send signal to muscles to breath

A

central sleep apnea

68
Q

blockage of airways

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obstructive sleep apnea

69
Q

soft tissue swelling
enlarged tonsils
deviated septum
allergies
sinus issues
large tongue
small mandible

A

causes of OSA

PHU: Biweekly Test 2 (12 decks)

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