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What is the capital of France? (example question)
What is the capital of France? (example question)
- Paris (correct)
- London
- Berlin
- Madrid
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Layers of the Pharynx
Layers of the Pharynx
- Mucosa
- Pharyngobasilar Fascia
- Muscular layer
- Buccopharyngeal fascia
Pharyngobasilar fascia
Pharyngobasilar fascia
Thick fascia that covers any gaps between the pharyngeal muscles and connects the pharynx to the base of the skull at the top
Buccopharyngeal fascia
Buccopharyngeal fascia
Back of the pre-tracheal fascia --> helps reduce friction between the throat and other structures thus aiding in movements of the pharynx/swallowing. Contains the pharyngeal plexus which has branches from CN IX and X
Through what space does CN IX enter the oral cavity?
Through what space does CN IX enter the oral cavity?
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Oral phase
Oral phase
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Pharyngeal phase
Pharyngeal phase
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What is the name of the specialized part of the inferior constrictor muscle that is considered the UES?
What is the name of the specialized part of the inferior constrictor muscle that is considered the UES?
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What is the afferent limb of the gag reflex? Efferent?
What is the afferent limb of the gag reflex? Efferent?
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Piriform recess
Piriform recess
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What gives us that feeling that something is caught in the throat?
What gives us that feeling that something is caught in the throat?
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Where are pharyngeal (adenoid) tonsils located?
Where are pharyngeal (adenoid) tonsils located?
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Where are tubal tonsils located?
Where are tubal tonsils located?
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Where are palatine tonsils located?
Where are palatine tonsils located?
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Where are lingual tonsils located?
Where are lingual tonsils located?
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The palatopharyngeus and salpingopharyngeus receive motor innervation from what cranial nerve?
The palatopharyngeus and salpingopharyngeus receive motor innervation from what cranial nerve?
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The stylopharyngeus receives motor innervation by which cranial nerve?
The stylopharyngeus receives motor innervation by which cranial nerve?
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