pharynx Flashcards
1
Q
name the 3 regions of the pharynx
A
nasopharynx
oropharynx
laryngopharynx
2
Q
2 groups of muscles in the pharynx
A
constrictor and longitudinal
3
Q
how are the muscle groups organised in the larynx distinct to oesophagus
A
the constrictor muscles are the outer layer and longitudinal muscles on the inner
4
Q
name the 3 constrictor muscules
A
superior constrictor
middle constrictor
inferior constrictor
5
Q
name the 3 longitudinal muscles
A
salpingo-pharyngeus
palato-pharyngeus
stylo-pharyngeus
NB. named based on their origin
6
Q
innervation of pharynx
A
vagus nerve, x
7
Q
what muscle of the pharynx is not innervated by vagus nerve, x
A
sTYLO-pharyngeus
- glosso-pharyngeal innervates it
