Pharynx Flashcards by Robbie Gruhl | Brainscape

Q

What is the pharyngeal muscle that is not innervated by CNX?

A

stylopharyngeus

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Q

What innervates stylopharyngeus?

A

CNIX

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Q

What is the function of the constrictor muscles?

A

propel food into esophagus

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Q

Opening of posterior nasal apertures

A

choanae

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Q

Choanae closes with elevation of

A

soft palate

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Q

The palatine tonsils are straddled by

A

palatoglossal (ant)

palatopharyngeal (post)

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Q

Piriform recesss is supplied by

A

internal branch of superior laryngeal nerve (CNX)

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Q

Sensory to mucus membranes

A

CN IX
CN X (laryngopharynx)
V2

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Q

How can adenoids cause otitis media?

A

inflamed adenoids can block the auditory tube

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