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Y2 LCRS 2 - HNS Anatomy > Session 4: Oral Cavity and Upper GI Tract > Flashcards

Session 4: Oral Cavity and Upper GI Tract Flashcards

1
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List the three sets of tonsils found in the upper GI tract

A

Palatine, Pharyngeal, Lingual

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Between which two folds do the palatine tonsils lie?

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Palatopharyngeal Fold

Palatoglossal Fold

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Why does the GP gets you to say ‘aaaaaah’ when he inspects the inside of your mouth?

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It raises the soft palate and uvula and depresses the tongue, which arevagus-mediated effects. So the GP is testing the motor function of the vagus nerve.

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4
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Describe the borders of the pharynx.

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Base of the skull and the inferior border of the cricoid cartilage

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What are the three parts of the pharynx and what are their borders?

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Nasopharynx – down to the soft palate (pharyngeal isthmus)
Oropharynx – between the soft palate and the epiglottis
Laryngopharynx – between the epiglottis and the cricoid cartilage

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What happens to the epiglottis when you swallow?

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Retroflexion to cover the laryngeal inlet

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What is the role of the soft palate in swallowing?

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It elevates to close off the nasopharynx so that food doesn’t go into the nasal cavity

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8
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What is the Piriform Fossa and what is its clinical significance?

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The piriform fossae are depressions on either side of the laryngeal inlet where food (commonly fish bones) get stuck

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9
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Which muscles aid the passage of a bolus of food down the oesophagus?

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Superior, middle and inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscles

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10
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Which nerves provide sensory innervation of the pharyngeal wall?

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Glossopharyngeal and Vagus (pharyngeal plexus)

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11
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Which nerves provide motor innervation of the pharyngeal constrictor muscles?

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Vagus (and a bit of accessory)

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12
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Describe the changes that occur during swallowing.

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Lift and retract the tongue (styloglossus and intrinsic muscles)
Bolus into oropharynx (palatoglossus)
Close off nasopharynx by raising soft palate
Raise the larynx – closed off by the epiglottis
Peristaltic wave of constrictor muscles
Relax cricopharyngeus, open oesophagus

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13
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Name the three salivary glands, describe their secretions and state the nerves that provide secretomotor innervation to them.

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Parotid – serous – glossopharyngeal
Submandibular – serous – facial
Sublingual – mucous – facial

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Which muscle does the parotid duct pierce and where does it open into the buccal cavity?

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Buccinator

It opens next to the second upper molar

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15
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Name the main muscles of the tongue. Which nerve innervates all of this?

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Genioglossus, Hyoglossus, Styloglossus
Intrinsic Muscles
These are all innervated by the hypoglossal nerve

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16
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What other muscle is associated with the tongue but isn’t innervated by this nerve?

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Palatoglossus – it is innervated by the vagus

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17
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What tongue movements do the genioglossus and styloglossus perform?

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Genioglossus – protracts the tongue

Styloglossus – retracts and elevates the tongue

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18
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To which side would the tongue move if a patient with a unilateral lesion in the hypoglossal nerve was asked to stick their tongue out?

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Towards the side of the lesion because the genioglossus is used in protracting the tongue

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What movement is palatoglossus responsible for?

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Elevates the soft palate and moves the back of the tongue upwards

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20
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Where is the lingual nerve relative to the hypoglossal nerve?

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Lingual nerve is superior to the hypoglossal nerve

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21
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Describe the sensory innervation of the tongue

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Anterior 2/3 sensation – mandibular branch of trigeminal
Anterior 2/3 taste – facial
Posterior 1/3 everything – glossopharyngeal

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22
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To which structure in the brainstem do the neurons of taste go? It is considered the main taste centre within the brainstem.

A

Nucleus Solitarius

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23
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State the origin and insertion of the masseter and the movement that it is responsible for.

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Zygomatic Arch
Lateral surface of the ramus of the mandible and the angle of the mandible
Elevates the mandible (allows forced closure of the mouth)

24
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State the origin and insertion of temporalis and the movement that it is responsible for.

A

Temporal Fossa
Coronoid Process
Elevates and retracts mandible

25
Q

State the origin and insertion of the medial and lateral pterygoid muscles and the movements that they are responsible for.

A

Lateral – lateral pterygoid plate (and greater wing of sphenoid) TO neck of the mandible
Medial – lateral pterygoid plate, maxilla, palate TO angle of the mandible
Lateral – Movement – depresses and protracts mandible to open the mouth
Medial – Movement – elevates, protracts and lateral movement of mandible for chewing

26
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Describe the structure of the temporomandibular joint.

A

t is a capsular joint The capsule has an articular plate splitting it into two The head of the mandible articulates with the articular tubercle of the temporal bone

27
Q

Describe the movements around the temporomandibular joint when opening the mouth.

A

When opening the mouth slightly there is a hinge action
When the mouth is opened further, the head of the mandible glidesanteriorly on the articular tubercle of the temporal bone

28
Q

State the eight branches of the external carotid artery.

A 
Superior to Inferior  
Superficial Temporal 
Maxillary 
Posterior Auricular 
Occipital  
Facial 
Lingual 
Ascending Pharyngeal  
Superior Thyroid
29
Q

At the level of what anatomical landmark does the common carotid artery bifurcate.

A

At the level of the laryngeal prominence

30
Q

Why does the facial artery have a wavy course across the mandible?

A

If it were taut, then when the mouth is opened the facial artery wouldrupture

31
Q

Which branch of the external carotid artery gives rise to the middle meningeal artery?

A

Maxillary

32
Q

Through which foramen does the middle meningeal artery enter the skull?

A

Foramen Spinosum

33
Q

State the five branches of the facial nerve

A 
Temporal 
Zygomatic 
Buccal 
Mandibular 
Cervical
34
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What are the two main branches of the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve?

A

Lingual Nerve

Inferior Alveolar Nerve

35
Q

What are the functions of the lingual and inferior alveolar nerve?

A

Inferior Alveolar – innervates the lower teeth (this is the one that is stimulated in tooth ache)
Lingual – sensation (touch and taste) to the anterior 2/3 of the tongue AND secretomotor to the sublingual and submandibular salivary glands

36
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What fibres join the lingual nerve?

A

Some fibres of the facial nerve via the Chorda Tympani (this is why the lingual nerve is responsible for taste)

37
Q

Which cranial nerve provides all sensory innervation of the face?

A

Trigeminal Nerve

38
Q

How many arteries and veins does the thyroid gland have?

A

2 pairs of arteries

3 pairs of veins

39
Q

State where these arteries and veins originate from and drain to.

A

Superior thyroid artery – from the external carotid artery
Inferior thyroid artery – from the thyrocervical trunk
Superior thyroid vein – to the internal jugular vein
Middle thyroid vein – to the internal jugular vein
Inferior thyroid vein – to the brachiocephalic vein

40
Q

Which muscle protects the carotid sheath when the head is turned?

A

Sternocleidomastoid

41
Q

What is Bell’s Palsy and how may it present in a patient?

A

Facial nerve palsy

Inability to contract muscles of facial expression and altered taste

42
Q

Which nerves innervate the following muscles:

a. Temporalis
b. Masseter
c. Buccinator
d. Medial and Lateral Pterygoids
e. Pharyngeal Constrictors
f. Digastric
g. Mylohoid

A 
a. Temporalis  
Mandibular (trigeminal)
b. Masseter  
Mandibular (trigeminal)
c. Buccinator  
Buccal (facial)
d. Medial and Lateral Pterygoids  
Mandibular (trigeminal)
e. Pharyngeal Constrictors  
Sensory = Glossopharyngeal (IX) + Vagus (X) 
Motor = Vagus (X) (and a bit of Accessory (XI))
f. Digastric  
Anterior belly = Mandibular (trigeminal) 
Posterior belly = Facial 
g. Mylohyoid  
Nerve to mylohyoid – branch of inferior alveolar nerve (which is a branch of the mandibular)
43
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What are the branches coming off the inferior alveolar nerve?

A

Mental nerve – terminal branch (provides sensation to the front of the chin)
Nerve to mylohyoid

44
Q

What is the vallecula?

A

Depression just behind the root of the tongue – they serve as spit traps
Saliva is temporarily held in the valleculae to prevent initiation of the swallowing reflex

45
Q

What are the full numbers in a typical permanent set of teeth?

A

32
16 upper and 16 lower
8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars and 12 molars (including 4 wisdom teeth)

46
Q

How many deciduous (baby) teeth are there?

A

20

47
Q

Which teeth are missing in the deciduous set compared to the adult set?

A

No premolars or wisdom teeth

48
Q

When do the first deciduous teeth erupt?

A

Around 6 months

49
Q

When is the deciduous set usually complete?

A

Around 20-24 months

50
Q

What are the approximate starting and completion ages for the permanent set of teeth?

A

Starts around 7 years and usually completed by the age of 21

51
Q

Why are the tonsils clinically important?

A

They are areas of lymphoid tissue so they can get infected and inflamed

52
Q

What is the simplest test of the glossopharyngeal nerve?

A

Test the patient’s gag reflex by sticking something down their throat

53
Q

How is the hypoglossal nerve tested?

A

Ask the patient to stick their tongue out

54
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How is the trigeminal nerve tested?

A

Sensory – touch the patient around the jawline, on the cheek and on the forehead (to test the three divisions)
Motor – ask the patient to clench their teeth and try to palpate the bulge of the masseter and temporalis

55
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How is the facial nerve tested?

A

Ask the patient to crease up their forehead by raising their eyebrows
Ask the patient to keep their eyes closed against resistance

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