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Which muscle is NOT supplied by the cranial root of the accessory nerve through the pharyngeal plexus?
Which muscle is NOT supplied by the cranial root of the accessory nerve through the pharyngeal plexus?
- Palatopharyngeus
- Salpingopharyngeus
- Palatoglossus
- Stylopharyngeus (correct)
Which artery is responsible for supplying the pharynx?
Which artery is responsible for supplying the pharynx?
- Lingual artery
- Facial artery
- Maxillary artery
- All of the above (correct)
Where do the pharyngeal veins drain into?
Where do the pharyngeal veins drain into?
- Cavernous sinus
- Pterygoid plexus
- Internal jugular vein
- Pharyngeal plexus (correct)
Which lymph nodes receive lymphatic drainage from the pharynx?
Which lymph nodes receive lymphatic drainage from the pharynx?
Which nerve provides sensory supply to the oropharynx?
Which nerve provides sensory supply to the oropharynx?
Which of the following nerves gives sensory supply to the nasopharynx?
Which of the following nerves gives sensory supply to the nasopharynx?
What is the main function of the levator veli palatini muscle?
What is the main function of the levator veli palatini muscle?
Which artery supplies blood to the pharynx?
Which artery supplies blood to the pharynx?
Veins from the pharynx drain into which of the following plexus?
Veins from the pharynx drain into which of the following plexus?
Lymph from the pharynx drains into which of the following nodes?
Lymph from the pharynx drains into which of the following nodes?
Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the pharynx?
Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the pharynx?
What is the function of the tensor veli palatini muscle?
What is the function of the tensor veli palatini muscle?
Which muscle is supplied by the mandibular nerve through the nerve to the medial pterygoid muscle?
Which muscle is supplied by the mandibular nerve through the nerve to the medial pterygoid muscle?
What is the main function of the palatopharyngeus muscle?
What is the main function of the palatopharyngeus muscle?
Which muscle is NOT part of the outer circular layer of the pharynx?
Which muscle is NOT part of the outer circular layer of the pharynx?
Which artery supplies the pharynx between the lower border of middle constrictor and upper border of inferior constrictor?
Which artery supplies the pharynx between the lower border of middle constrictor and upper border of inferior constrictor?
Which nerve is responsible for the sensory nerve supply of the pharynx between the lower border of middle constrictor and upper border of inferior constrictor?
Which nerve is responsible for the sensory nerve supply of the pharynx between the lower border of middle constrictor and upper border of inferior constrictor?
Where does the lymphatic drainage of the palate occur?
Where does the lymphatic drainage of the palate occur?
Which structure is found in the lateral wall of the nasopharynx?
Which structure is found in the lateral wall of the nasopharynx?
Which muscle is NOT part of the inner longitudinal layer of the pharynx?
Which muscle is NOT part of the inner longitudinal layer of the pharynx?
What is the length of the pharynx?
What is the length of the pharynx?
What is the lower border of the pharynx?
What is the lower border of the pharynx?
Flashcards
Stylopharyngeus:
Stylopharyngeus:
Does NOT receive supply from cranial root of accessory nerve via pharyngeal plexus.
Arteries supplying the pharynx:
Arteries supplying the pharynx:
Ascending pharyngeal, ascending palatine, facial, lingual, superior thyroid, and inferior thyroid arteries.
Pharyngeal veins drainage:
Pharyngeal veins drainage:
They drain into the pharyngeal plexus.
Lymph nodes draining the pharynx:
Lymph nodes draining the pharynx:
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Sensory supply to the oropharynx:
Sensory supply to the oropharynx:
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Sensory supply to the nasopharynx:
Sensory supply to the nasopharynx:
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Levator veli palatini function:
Levator veli palatini function:
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Artery supplying blood to pharynx:
Artery supplying blood to pharynx:
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Veins from the pharynx drain into:
Veins from the pharynx drain into:
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Lymph from the pharynx drains into:
Lymph from the pharynx drains into:
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Sensory innervation to the pharynx:
Sensory innervation to the pharynx:
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Tensor veli palatini function:
Tensor veli palatini function:
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Muscle supplied by mandibular nerve:
Muscle supplied by mandibular nerve:
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Palatopharyngeus muscle function:
Palatopharyngeus muscle function:
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Muscle NOT in outer circular layer of pharynx:
Muscle NOT in outer circular layer of pharynx:
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Artery supplying pharynx (lower middle/upper inferior constrictor):
Artery supplying pharynx (lower middle/upper inferior constrictor):
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Sensory nerve supply of the pharynx (lower middle/upper inferior constrictor):
Sensory nerve supply of the pharynx (lower middle/upper inferior constrictor):
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Lymphatic drainage of the palate occurs:
Lymphatic drainage of the palate occurs:
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Structure in lateral wall of nasopharynx:
Structure in lateral wall of nasopharynx:
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Muscle NOT part of inner longitudinal layer of pharynx:
Muscle NOT part of inner longitudinal layer of pharynx:
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Length of the pharynx:
Length of the pharynx:
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Lower border of the pharynx:
Lower border of the pharynx:
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