Test 1 Flashcards
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T/F the larynx is considered to be part of the digestive and respiratory system
T
the pharynx conducts ____ to the esophagus and ____ to the larynx
food, air
what conducts food to the esophagus and air to the larynx
pharyx
what is a funnel shaped fibromuscular tube that extends from the base of the skull to the inferior border of the cricoid cartilage
pharynx
the pharynx extends from where to where
base of the skull to the inferior border of the cricoid cartilage
the pharynx lies ___ to the nasal cavity, oral cavity and larynx
posterior
what are the three parts that make up the pharynx
nasopharynx (Cv1)
oropharynx (Cv2-v3)
laryngopharynx (Cv3-v6)
what part of the pharynx is posterior to the nasal cavity
nasopharynx
what part of the pharynx is posterior to the oral cavity
oropharynx
what part of the pharynx is posterior to the larynx
laryngopharynx
T/F teh pharyngeal isthmus is open when swallowing
False–its closed
what is the superior, inferior, anterior and pposterior boundary of the nasopharnx
superior: roof of pharynx
inferior: soft palate
anterior: posterior boarder of inferior nasal concha
posterior: posterior wall of pharynx
what is the clinical significance of the pharyngeal tonsil
may become enlarged causing issues breathing through the nose.
what is the second most commonly removed tonsils (and whats the MC)
2nd: pharyngeal tonsil (adenoid)
MC: palatine
aka for pharyngeal tonsil
adenoids
what is a tonsil
a mass of lymphoid tissue
what is a mass of lymphoid tissue called
tonsil
what is the pharyngotympaic (auditory) tube limited above by?
cartilaginous structure called the torus tubarious
what does the torus tubarious limit?
limits the pharyngotympacic tubes
where does the pharyngotympanic tube open to
the lateral wall of the nasopharynx
what does the pharyngotympanic tube connect
nasopharynx with the middle ear
what equalizes pressure between the nasopharynx and tympanic cavity
pharyngotympanic tube
why are ear infections (otitis media) MC in children
because the pharyngotympanic tube is more horizontal in children
what is the smallest tonsil that doesnt have any folds or pits
tubal tonsil (located in the torus tubaris)