Week 3 Flashcards
The labyrinth is located in the
Inner ear
Which part of the ear acts as the sound collector
Outer ear
The inner ear has two parts. one for hearing and one for
Balance
Which of the following is considered to be the origin of hearing?
Cochlea of the inner ear
The official name of “eardrum” is the
Tympanic membrane
The malleus, incus , and stapes are three small bones located in the
Middle ear
The posterior auricular artery is a branch of the
External carotid artery
Which structure regulates pressure in the middle ear
Eustachian tube
Which artery arises from the aortic arch?
Left common carotid artery
What is the primary role of the epiglottis in the respiratory system
To prevent food from entering the trachea
The internal carotid artery supplies blood to the
Brain
The strap muscles are located _________ and ___________ to the thyroid
Anterior and lateral
What is the most useful landmark for locating structures in the neck?
Sternocleidomastoid muscle
External artery supplies blood to the
Face
The isthmus of the thyroid travels ________ to the trachea
Anterior
Which organ connects the pharynx to the stomach?
Esophagus
Which vessel is a direct branch of the subclavian artery?
Vertebral artery
Which of the following is a function of the larynx
Voice production
What is the function of the parathyroid glands?
Produce hormones
What type of muscles are located in the anterior triangle?
Suprahyoid and infrahyoid muscles
Which artery arises from the brachiocephalic trunk
Right common Carotid artery
Which artery has no branches in the neck
Internal carotid artery
The oropharynx is located ___________ to the mouth
Posterior
The nasolacrimal duct is located at the _______ portion of the eye
Medial
