Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, and Physiology of the Speech Mech Flashcards
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Where is the pharynx located in relation to the larynx?
superiorly and posteriorly to the larynx
What parts is the pharyngeal cavity divided into?
laryngopharynx, oropharynx, nasopharynx
where does the laryngopharynx begin and end?
Immediately superior to the larynx and ends at the base of the tongue
Where does the oropharynx extend to?
up to the soft palate, connected to the nasopharynx
Where does the nasopharynx extend?
soft palate to the beginning of the nasal cavities
What is the pharyngeal plexus composed of?
Cranial nerves X and XI
What does the pharyngeal plexus supply?
upper pharyngeal musculature
What is the primary elevator of the velum?
levator veli palatini (pharyngeal plexus)
What dialates the eustacian tube?
tensor veli palatini (V)
What is the function of the palatoglossus?
elevates and depresses the velum (pharyngeal plexus)
What is the function of the palatopharyngeus?
narrows the pharyngeal cavity, lowers velum, possible elevation assist (pharyngeal plexus)
Where does the premaxilla extend to?
the incisive foramen
What bone forms the majority of the hard palate?
palatine process
What is the function of the alveolar process?
outer edge of maxilla, houses the molar, bicuspid, and cuspid teeth
What does the maxillary bone join posteriorly with?
palatine bone
Where does the soft palate attach?
palatine bone
What are the two functions of the msucles of the mandible?
opening and closing the mouth, chewing food
How are mandibular elevation muscles innervated?
Trigeminal
What are mandibular elevators?
masseters, temporalis, medial and lateral pterygoid
What are madibular depressors?
anterior and posterior belly of digastric, geniohyoid, mylohyoid
How many deciduous teeth are normally present?
20, 10 on each arch
What is the composition of deciduous teeth?
4 incisors, 2 canine, 4 molars
What is the composition of adult teeth?
32 teeth, 4 incisors, 2 canine, 4 premolar, 6 molar
How are the tongue muscles innervated?
XII