Pharynx

Question 1

Name 3 parts of pharynx

Answer 1

Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Larygopharynx

Question 2

What is the pharynx job

Answer 2

Help speak,swollow

Question 3

Name muscles of the pharynx

Answer 3

Stylopharyngeus
Pharynx constrictor muscles ( superior,middle and inferior )

Question 4

What is the pterygomandibular raphe(ligament)

Answer 4

common meeting point of buccinator and superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle

Question 5

Why is pterygomandibular ligament (raphe ) useful

Answer 5

landmark for Inferior alveolar block ( lateral to it )

Question 6

Which soft palate muscle forms anterior faucial pillar in mouth

Answer 6

Palatoglossus

Question 7

Which soft palate muscle forms posterior faucial pillar in mouth

Answer 7

Palatopharyngeal

Question 8

How do soft palate muscles work (action)

Answer 8

contract causes soft palate to move up and posterior so close off nasopharynx from oropharynx so food goes down as swallow and not up into nose