Session 8 - Internal Pharynx and Larynx Flashcards
1
Q
Which structure stops liquid refluxing into the back of the nose during swallowing?
A
The soft palate
2
Q
Which nerve carries sensation from the larynx below the vocal cords?
A
The recurrent laryngeal nerves
3
Q
Describe the histology of the mucosa of the trachea?
A
Simple columnar pseudostratified ciliated with goblet cells
4
Q
Which nerve travels through the parotid gland?
A
Facial nerve (VII)
5
Q
Where do the parotid and submandibular ducts enter the mouth?
A
Parotid : From the cheek adjacent to the second upper premolar
Submandibular : Under the tongue
6
Q
Which muscles supply the muscles of the tongue?
A
Hypoglossal (CN XII)
