Throat Anatomy/Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
2 parts to oral cavity?
A
oral vestibule
oral cavity proper
2
Q
tongue 2 parts?
A
anterior 2/3rd
- from 1st branchial arch
- sensation by lingual nerve
- taste by chorda tympani
posterior 1/3rd
- from 3rd branchial arch
- supplied by CN IX
3
Q
tongue muscles?
A
intrinsic which alter shape and extrinsic that alter position
4
Q
four muscles in mastication?
nerve supply?
A
lateral pterygoid
medial pterygoid
temporalis
masseter
nerve supply CN V-3
5
Q
3 parts of larynx?
A
supraglottis
glottis
subglottic
6
Q
oropharynx epithelium?
A
stratified non-keratinised squamous
