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15 Cards in this Set
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In what layer of the pharynx is Waldeyer's tonsils ring found |
Lamina propria of the mucosal layer |
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Between what 2 layers of the neck is the "Danger Space" |
Buccopharyngeal fascia and alar fascia |
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The external constrictors of the pharynx are all innervated by the pharyngeal plexus except the ______ which is innervated by ______ |
Stylopharyngeus glossopharyngeal nerve |
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Where is the site where Zenker's diverticulum can develop |
Inferior constrictor and cricopharyngeal muscle |
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What structures are found between the middle and inferior constrictors |
Superior laryngeal artery and vein Internal laryngeal nerve |
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The stylopharyngeus muscle can be found between |
Superior and middle constrictors |
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What provides most of the blood supply to the palatine tonsil? |
facial artery |
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What is the nerve responsible for the gag reflex? |
Glossopharyngeal nerve |
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What is the nerve responsible for the pharyngeal reflex? |
Lesser palatine nerve |
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What artery is at risk during a tracheostomy |
Thyroid ima artery |
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The muscles of the larynx are all innervated by the inferior laryngeal nerve with the exception of the _______ which is innervated by _____ |
Cricothyroid External laryngeal nerve |
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Sensory innervation above and below the larynx are provided by the ______ and ______ respectively |
Internal and inferior laryngeal nerve |
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The intrinsic muscles of the larynx are all innervated by the _______ with the exception of the _______ which is innervated by ______ |
Inferior laryngeal nerve Cricothyroid External laryngeal nerve |
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The only abductor of the vocal folds is |
Posterior cricoarytenoid |
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What structure can be found running along side the superior thyroid artery? |
Internal laryngeal nerve |
