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this organ provides a common passage for both food and air. aka
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pharynx
aka organ of crossover |
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what are the divisions of the pharynx
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nasopharynx = epipharynx
oropharynx = mesopharynx laryngopharynx = hypopharynx |
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NAme the mm. of the pharynx. akas included
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superior phar constrictor
middle pharynge constrictor aka hyoidal constrictor inferior phar constrictor aka laryngeal constrcitor aka thyropharyngeal m. |
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T/F - pharyn constrictors form complete ring around the pharynx
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F - incomplete anterioroly
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attachment points for pharyng constrictors
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superior - sphenoid to pharynge tubercle of occipital bone (by foramen magnum)
middle - hyoid inf - thyr and cricoid cartilages |
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What originates at the pterygomandibular rafe?
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buccinator
superior pharyng constrictor |
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where does the superior pharyng constrictor insert?
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all pharyngeal constrictors insert on pharyngeal rafe
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which tonsils are removed during a tonsilectamy. where are thy?
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palatine tonsils. in pharynx - behind palatoglossal arch (m.)
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When you open your mouth, what do you see?
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palatoglossal arch (m.)
palatine tonsils palatopharyngeal arch (m.) and uvula |
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what supplies the pharynx with nerves?
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all vagus
except stylopharyngeus (glosspharyngeal n. CN IX) |
