Anatomy of Palatine Tonsils

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Where are the tonsils located?

  • Laterally in either sides of the oropharynx (correct)
  • In the center of the oropharynx
  • Inferior to the oropharynx
  • Superior to the oropharynx

What is the anterior border of the tonsils?

  • Medial pterygoid muscle
  • Palatoglossus muscle (anterior pillar) (correct)
  • Buccopharyngeal fascia
  • Superior constrictor muscle

What penetrates the medial surface of the tonsils?

  • Lymph nodes
  • Nerves
  • 12-15 crypts (correct)
  • Blood vessels

What is concerned in the production of lymphocytes and plasma cells?

<p>Prominent germinal centers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the superior border of the tonsils?

<p>Soft palate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What muscle forms the anterior border of the palatine tonsils?

<p>Palatoglossus muscle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest crypt that opens on the medial surface of the tonsils called?

<p>Crypta magna (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle forms the posterior border of the palatine tonsils?

<p>Palatopharyngeus muscle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is located laterally on either side of the oropharynx?

<p>Tonsils (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is located inferior to the palatine tonsils?

<p>Lingual tonsil (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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