Pharynx Flashcards

1
Q

Opening above nasopharynx?

A

Nasolacrimal duct

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2
Q

Infection related to auditory tube

A

Otitis media

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3
Q

3 structures in order in nasopharynx

A

Auditory tube
Tubal tonsils
Pharyngeal tonsil

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4
Q

Other name for pharyngeal tonsil

A

Adenoid

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5
Q

What is the nasopharynx main purpose

A

Respiration

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6
Q

Tonsils in oropharynx

A

Palatine tonsils

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7
Q

Structure that supports voice box for speech

A

Piriform fossa

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8
Q

Oral arches/folds

A

Palatoglossal

Palatopharyngeal

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9
Q

Bottom section of pharynx

A

Laryngopharynx

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10
Q

Pharynx cranial nerve supply

A

Glossopharyngeal (IX)

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11
Q

Network of nerve fibres supplying majority of pharynx and palate but not larynx

A

Pharyngeal plexus

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12
Q

Epithelium of pharynx sections

A

Psudostratified cilaiated columnar in nasopharynx turns to stratified squamous in oropharynx and same bellow in latyngopharynx

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