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function of orbicularis oris in relation to swallowing (1)? cranial nerve?

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  • oral containment
  • cn 7
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function of buccinator in relation to swallowing (2)? cranial nerve?

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  • tense cheeks
  • maintain food within molars
  • cn 7
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function of masseter, temporalis, and medial pterygoid in relation to swallowing (1)? cranial nerve?

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  • close the jaw (chewing)
  • cn 5
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intrinsic tongue muscles (4)? cranial nerve?

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  1. superior longitudinal
  2. inferior longitudinal
  3. vertical
  4. transverse

cn 12

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extrinsic tongue muscles (4)? cranial nerve?

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  1. styloglossus
  2. hyoglossus
  3. genioglossus
  4. geniohyoid

cn 12

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main function of intrinsic vs extrinsic tongue muscles?

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  • intrinsic: maintain lingual shape and tone
  • extrinsic: big position changes during phonation, mastication etc.
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which CN innervates the anterior and posterior tongue in terms of SOMATIC SENSATION?

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  • anterior 2/3: cn 5
  • posterior 1/3: cn 9
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which CN innervates the anterior and posterior tongue in terms of TASTE?

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  • anterior 2/3: cn 7
  • posterior 1/3: cn 9
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where is the…
a) parotid gland
b) sublingual gland
c) submandibular gland

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a) cheekbone area
b) under tongue
c) under jaw

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define xerostemia. what are two common causes?

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  • dry mouth
  • causes: medication, parasympathetic damage
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why is saliva critical? (3)

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  1. antibacterial and antacid properties (prevents tooth decay and infections)
  2. incorporated into foods to form bolus
  3. reduces friction for bolus travel
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function of tensor veli palatini (1)? cranial nerve?

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  • tenses palate and opens ET
  • cn 5 (anything “tensor” = 5)
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function of levator veli palatini (1)? cranial nerve?

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  • closes velopharyngeal port
  • cn 10
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function of uvular muscularis (1)? cranial nerve?

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  • tenses posterior palate
  • cn 10
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function of palatoglossus? what about the palatopharyngeus? what’s between them?

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  • pglossus: elevates posterior tongue, closes isthmus, aids swallowing (sensation), maintains arch.
  • ppharyngeus: constricts pharynx during swallow, propels bolus.
  • cn 10 innervates both
  • tonsils
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when the bolus reaches the _____, reflexive (involuntary) swallow is triggered

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faucial pillars

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what does the epiglottis create on the right and left sides?

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  • valleculae between median lateral glossoepiglottic folds
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what muscle pulls the epiglottis down? cranial nerve?

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  • aryepiglottic
  • cn 10
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which cranial nerve innervates the…
a) anterior digastric belly
b) posterior digastric belly
c) mylohyoid
d) stylohyoid
e) geniohyoid

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a) cn 5
b) cn 7
c) cn 5
d) cn 7
e) cn 12

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the inferior pharyngeal constrictor is attached anteriorly to the ______. this attachment creates a space referred to as ______.

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  • thyroid cartilage
  • pyriform sinuses
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which pharyngeal muscle composes the upper esophageal sphincter?

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cricopharyngeal muscle

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which cranial nerve innervates the motor aspect of the pharyngeal constrictors?

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cn 10 superior laryngeal branch

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which cranial nerve innervates the motor aspect of the cricopharyngeal muscle?

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cn 10 recurrent laryngeal branch

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which cranial nerve innervates the UES and larynx adductors?

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cn 10 recurrent laryngeal branch

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is the UES open or closed at rest? why?
- closed - to prevent stomach contents from leaking out
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main function of UES?
to prevent reflux during esophageal peristalsis
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which 3 muscles elevate the pharynx and dilate the back of the throat for food passage during swallowing? cranial nerve?
1. stylopharyngeus (9*) 2. salpingopharyngeus (10) -- attached to ET 3. palatopharyngeus (10)
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which 3 muscles adduct the VFs to protect airway and prevent aspiration during swallowing? cranial nerve?
1. transverse arytenoid (10 - RLN) 2. oblique arytenoid (10 - RLN) 3. lateral cricoarytenoid (10 - RLN)
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define... a) deglutition b) peristalsis c) dysphagia d) prandial
a) swallowing b) rhythmic muscular contractions in esophagus c) swallowing disorder d) during or related to food/eating
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define... a) mastication b) bolus c) chyme
a) chewing b) lump of chewed up food/liquid c) stomach contents (acid)
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define... a) nasal regurgitation b) eructation c) expectoration d) emesis
a) food/liquid escapes thru nose b) burp c) spit d) vomiting
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define... a) aspiration b) aspiration pneumonia
a) penetration of foreign material into trachea/airway b) infection caused by above
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which part of the brain is the swallowing center?
medulla oblongata
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can you breathe and swallow at the same time?
no
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describe the oral preparatory phase of swallowing (6)
- lips close - cheeks keep food in - food is masticated - saliva helps form into bolus - posterior tongue elevates to prevent bolus from slipping down pharynx (extrinsic tongue muscles) - palatal depressors keep velum open (can breathe here)
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describe the oral transport phase of swallowing (1)
- posterior propulsion: bolus moved to back of mouth by compressing tongue against harrd palate
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describe the pharyngeal phase of swallowing (7)
- velopharyngeal port closes - oral cavity closes - vocal + vestibular folds close - epiglottis closes - larynx elevates - UES opens - pharyngeal propulsion
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which swallowing phases are reflexive? (2)
- pharyngeal phase - esophageal phase
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what do you have to touch to trigger swallowing or gagging?
faucial pillars
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which tool is best for confirming dysphagia diagnosis?
modified barium swallow study
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what is FEES? (2)
- fiberendoscopic evaluation of swallowing - nose thru camera
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describe the esophageal phase of swallowing
- peristalsis - breathing is reinitiated
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how long does it take for food to transit from the upper to lower esophageal sphincter?
10-20 seconds
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what are some options for when patients cannot swallow safely at all? (2)
1. nasogastric tube 2. gastric tube

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