Exam 4: Pharynx, Larynx, and Soft Palate

The palatine aponeurosis is a common insertion for which of the following muscles? (Select all that apply.)

The posterior limit of the tonsillar fossa is formed by the

Each of the following muscles is innervated by the vagus nerve except the (select all that apply)

Match each muscle with its correct origin. An answer can be used more than once or not at all. -Styloid process

Contraction of the muscles of the soft palate result in (select all that apply)

Match the phrases with the correct muscle. -Salpingopharyngeus muscle

Which of the following muscles are elevators of the pharynx? (Select all that apply.)

The laryngeal prominence is a surface feature formed by a portion of the

All muscles of the pharynx are innervated by the vagus nerve except the ____________________.

Match each muscle with its correct origin. An answer can be used more than once or not at all. -Pterygoid hamulus

Muscles inserting into the lateral pharyngeal wall include the (select all that apply)

Where might a piece of excess dental material become lodged if accidentally swallowed?

In order, by which of the following structures would a molecule of air pass to the lungs?

The palatine tonsil lies in the tonsillar bed between the

What is the isthmus of the fauces?

Name the cartilages that compose the larynx.

Which of the following muscles form the soft palate? (Select all that apply.)

The vagus nerve provides motor innervation to all muscles of the palate except the ____________________.

What muscle is considered to be part of both the pharynx and soft palate?

Match the phrases with the correct muscle. -Middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle