Final Exam Deck Flashcards
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Mention the three paired Larynx cartilages
- Arytenoid
- Corniculate
- Cuneiform
Mention the three unpaired cartilages of the Larynx
- Epiglottis
- Thyroid
- Cricoid
Which nerve supplies Sensory innervation to the Larynx?
- SLN (internal branch-Vagus)
- RLN
- Glossopharyngeal
Which nerve supplies Motor innervation to the Larynx?
- RLN
- SLN (external branch)
Which structures of the Larynx are innervated by the SLN-internal branch (Vagus)?
- Laryngeal mucosa above the vocal cords
- Inferior to the epiglottis
Which structures of the Larynx are innervated by the RLN?
- Laryngeal mucosa below vocal cords
Which structures of the Larynx are innervated by the Glossopharyngeal nerve?
- Superior aspect of epiglottis
- Base of the tongue
Which muscle group of the Larynx are innervated by the RLN-Motor?
- ALL intrinsic muscles
- Except Cricothyroid muscle
Which muscle of the Larynx is innervated by the SLN-external branch Motor?
Cricothyroid muscle
Identify the structures of the image below.
What are the muscle groups of the Larynx?
- Intrinsic Muscles
- Extrinsic muscles
What is the function of the Cricothyroid muscle of the Larynx?
- Tension vocal cords
- Elongates vocal cords
What is the function of the Thyoarytenoid and Vocalis muscle of the Larynx?
- Relax the vocal cord
What is the function of the Posterior Cricoarytenoid muscle of the Larynx?
- ABduts vocal cords
What is the function of the Lateral Cricothyroid and Transverse Arytenoid muscle of the Larynx?
- ADducts vocal cords
What is the function of the Aryepiglottic muscle of the Larynx?
- Closes glottis
Identify the function of each of the Intrinsic muscles of the larynx in the image below.
Mention the Extrinsic Muscles of the Larynx.
- Sternohyoid
- Sternothyroid
- Thyrohyiod
- Thyroepiglottic
- Stylopharyngeus
- Inferior pharyngeal constrictor
Which Extrinsic muscles of the larynx are innervated by the Cervical plexus and C1, C2, and C3?
- Sternohyoid (draws hyoid bone inferiorly)
- Sternothyroid ( draws thyroid cartilage caudad)
Which Extrinsic muscles of the larynx are innervated by the Cervical plexus, Hypoglossal nerve, and C1, C2?
Thyrohyoid muscle
Pulls Hyoid Bone Inferiorly
What’s the function of the Thyrohyoid muscle?
- Pulls hyoid bone inferiorly
What’s the function of the Thyroepiglottic muscle?
- Inversion of aryepiglottic fold
What’s the function of the Stylopharyngeous muscle?
- Folds thyroid cartilage
What’s the function of the Inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle of the larynx?
Aids swallowing