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Anatomy Exam 4 > Pharynx, Larynx, Nose, and Oral Cavity > Flashcards

Pharynx, Larynx, Nose, and Oral Cavity Flashcards

1
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The space that is the common pathway for the respiratory and digestive systems

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pharynx

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The portion of the pharynx posterior to choana, and superior to soft palate

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nasopharynx

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The portion of the pharynx inferior to soft palate, posterior to tongue, and superior to epiglottis

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oropharynx

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4
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The portion of the pharynx inferior to tip of epiglottis and posterior to larynx

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laryngopharynx

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5
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The eustachian tubes connect the ___ to the nasopharynx as well as _______ across tympanic membrane

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middle ear; equalize air pressure

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6
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The pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids) are located in the

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superior wall/root of nasopharynx

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7
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The function of the palate is:

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ability to chew/suckle and breathe at the same time

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The bone that separates nasal cavity from oral cavity

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hard palate

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The muscle that separates nasopharynx from oropharynx as well as prevents food and drink from entering the nasopharynx while swallowing

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soft palate

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10
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The posterior extension of the soft palate is the

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uvula

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The lingual tonsils are found

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on the posterior surface of tongue

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12
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The palantine tonsils are found

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between the palatopharyngeal and palatoglossal arches

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13
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The arch from palate to pharynx that is most posterior

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palatopharyngeal

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14
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The arch from palate to tongue that is more anterolateral

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palatoglossal

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15
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The laryngopharynx leads into either the ___ or the ___

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larynx (covered by epiglottis) or the esophagus

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16
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The covering of the eustachian tube is the

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torus tubarias

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17
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The space within the larygopharynx lateral to the larynx

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piriform recess

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18
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The passageway for air made up by 9 cartilages is the

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larynx

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19
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The 9 cartilages of the larynx:

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thyroid, cricoid, epiglottic, 2 arytenoid, 2 corniculate, 2 cuneiform

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20
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The laryngeal prominence is also known as the

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Adam’s Apple

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21
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The space between the laryngeal inlet and vestibular folds is the

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vestibule of larynx

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22
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The mucosa covering vestibular ligament (from thyroid to arytenoid cartilages)

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vestibular folds

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23
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The space between vestibular and vocal folds

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laryngeal ventricle

24
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The mucosa covering vocal ligament (from thyroid to arytenoid cartilage)

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vocal folds

25
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The space from vocal folds to inferior border of cricoid cartilage (beginning of trachea)

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infraglottic cavity

26
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The ____ are the primary source for sound production

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vocal folds

27
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Air moving past the vocal folds causes the folds to

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vibrate

28
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The amount of air impacts the

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intensity

29
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The ___ is affected by laryngeal muscles changing length and tension of vocal folds

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pitch

30
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The vocal folds are ____ when swallowing to prevent food and drink from entering trachea

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fully adducted

31
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The vocal apparatus of the larynx (both vocal folds together)

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glottis

32
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The aperture between the vocal folds (opening)

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rima glottis

33
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During normal respiration, vocal ligaments are in ___ and the laryngeal muscles are ____

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resting position; relaxed

34
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During forced respiration, vocal ligaments are ___ and posterior crico-arytenoid muscles are ___

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abducted; contracted

35
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During phonation, vocal ligaments are ___, arytenoid muscles are ___, and lateral crico-arytenoid muscles are ___

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partially adducted; contracted; contracted

36
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When whispering, vocal ligaments are ___, lateral crico-arytenoid muscles are ___, and arytenoid muscles are ___

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fully adducted; contracted; relaxed

37
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The bridge of the nose is formed by the 2 ____, the nasal process of the ____bone, and the frontal process of the ___

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nasal bones; frontal; maxilla

38
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The 5 cartilages that form the external nose:

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2 lateral cartilages, 2 alar cartilages, and septal cartilage

39
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The external openings to the nasal cavity

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nares/nostrils

40
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The passageway for air entering the respiratory system extending from the nares to the choana

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nasal cavity

41
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The nasal concha on one side of the nose is enlarged–this means ____ is partially obstructed, and it prevents nasal mucous from ___

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air flow; drying out

42
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Superior to the superior meatus, the ____ is the opening of the sphenoidal sinus

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spheno-ethmoidal recess

43
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The openings of the posterior ethmoidal sinus are within the

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superior meatus

44
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The openings of anterior and middle ethmoidal sinuses, maxillary sinus, and frontal sinus are within the

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middle meatus

45
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The opening of the nasolacrimal duct is within the

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inferior meatus

46
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There are multiple openings for the ___ in the floor of the mouth

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sublingual glands

47
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Between the lips and the teeth is the

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vestibule

48
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The mucous membrane ridge that attaches the lips to the gums is the

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frenulum of upper lip

49
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The mucous membrane ridge that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth

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frenulum of the tongue

50
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On the lateral sides of the frenulum of the tongue are the openings for the

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submandibular glands

51
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The tongue has what 4 functions

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  • moves food within the mouth during mastication
  • moves food back into pharynx during swallowing
  • sense of taste
  • moves during speech to help produce different sounds
52
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Taste buds are located within the ___ of the tongue

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papillae

53
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The lingual tonsils and the taste portion of the tongue are separated by the

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terminal sulcus

54
Q

The tissue of the thyroid gland is derived from the ____ of the tongue

A

foramen cecum

55
Q

Each quadrant for primary teeth has:

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central and lateral incisor, canine, 1st and 2nd molars

56
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Adult humans have ___ teeth; most actually have __ due to wisdom teeth removal

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32;28

57
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There are technically _ incisors, _ canine, _ premolars, and _ molars in each quadrant of the adult mouth

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2; 1; 2; 3

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