9.1 Oral cavity

Question 1

best diagnosis for salivary gland stones

Answer 1

xray with radiopaque dye (sialogram)

Question 2

commonest cause of bacterial tonsillitis

Answer 2

strep progenies (beta haemolytic)

Question 3

uvula in tonsillitis vs peritonsillar abscess

Answer 3

central vs deviated (tissue around tonsil inflamed)

Question 4

symptoms of adenoiditis

Answer 4

-nasal tone to voice
-snoring
-recurrent middle ear infections (blocked ET)
-sore throat
-sleep with mouth open

Question 5

location of palatine tonsils

Answer 5

between palatoglossal and palatopharyngeal arches

Question 6

why do the 3 longitudinal muscles of the tongue elevate pharynx and larynx?

Answer 6

widen oesophageal opening and shorten distance for food to get past airway
so ‘relatively’ close epiglottis

Question 7

function of 3 circular muscles that constrict pharynx

Answer 7

relax anteriorly and contract behind bolus of food to enable swallowing

Question 8

why can dysphagia present with nasal regurgitation?

Answer 8

soft palate not elevated