Pharynx

Question 1

Where is the retropharyngeal space?

Answer 1

between the buccopharyngeal and prevertebral fasciae

Question 2

What separates the superior and middle constrictors?

Answer 2

1. stylopharyngeus muscle
2. glossopharyngeal nerve
3. stylohyoid ligament

Question 3

What separates the middle and inferior constrictors?

Answer 3

1. internal laryngeal nerve

2. superior laryngeal artery

Question 4

What is at the lower margin of the inferior constrictor?

Answer 4

1. recurrent laryngeal nerve

2. inferior laryngeal artery

Question 5

What are the 3 longitudinal muscles?

Answer 5

1. stylopharyngeus
2. palatopharyngeus
3. salpingopharyngeus

Question 6

Where does stylopharyngeus originate?

Answer 6

styloid process

Question 7

Where does palatopharyngeus originate?

Answer 7

soft palate

Question 8

Where does salpingopharyngeus originate?

Answer 8

eustachian tube

Question 9

All of the constrictors and longitudinal muscles are motor innervated by _____ except for ____ which is motor innervated by ____.

Answer 9

All of the constrictors and longitudinal muscles are motor innervated by X except for stylopharyngeus which is motor innervated by IX.

Question 10

The nasopharynx, oropharynx, and some laryngopharynx are sensory innervated by ___

Answer 10

IX

Question 11

The epiglottis and some laryngopharynx are sensory innervated by ___

Answer 11

X