Deck 4: Pharynx, Larynx, and Soft Palate

Question 1

Name the three subdivisions of the pharynx.

Answer 1

Nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Palatopharyngeus muscle

Question 3

What is the isthmus of the fauces?

Answer 3

The entranceway into the throat formed by the palatoglossal arch

Question 4

Name the five muscles that compose the soft palate.

Question 5

Name the cartilages that compose the larynx.

Question 6

The ____________________ elevates to prevent food and fluid from passing into the nasal cavity.

Question 7

Ingested food is prevented from entering the airway during swallowing by elevation of the ____________________.

Question 8

The common insertion point for the pharyngeal constrictor muscles is the ____________________.

Question 9

The sequential muscle constriction pushing food from the oral cavity toward the stomach is known as ____________________.

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

The nasal cavity and nasopharynx are connected by openings known as ____________________.

Question 13

The anterior limit of the tonsillar fossa is the ____________________.

Question 14

An anterior protrusion of the thyroid cartilage is known as the ____________________.

Question 15

The ____________________ is the site between the thyroid and cricoid cartilages used for emergency airway procedures.

Question 16

____________________ are lymphoid structures found on the surface of the root of the tongue.

Question 17

Which of the following muscles of the soft palate is innervated by the trigeminal nerve?

A) Palatoglossus muscle
B) Uvular muscle
C) Levator veli palatini muscle
D) Palatopharyngeus muscle
E) Tensor veli palatini muscle

Question 18

What structure occupies the superior wall of the nasopharynx?

A) Auditory tube
B) Choanae
C) Pharyngeal tonsils
D) Torus tubarius
E) Salpingopharyngeal fold

Question 19

The palatine tonsil lies in the tonsillar bed between the

A) median and lateral glossoepiglottic folds.
B) palatopharyngeal and salpingopharyngeal folds.
C) two palatoglossal folds.
D) palatoglossal and palatopharyngeal folds.
E) two palatopharyngeal folds.

Question 20

Which of the following is not located in the nasopharynx?

A) Torus tubarius
B) Pharyngeal tonsils
C) Choanae
D) Epiglottic valleculae
E) Pharyngeal recess

Question 21

Which of the following muscle-attachment associations is incorrect?

A) Inferior pharyngeal constrictor-Thyroid cartilage
B) Superior pharyngeal constrictor-Stylohyoid ligament
C) Palatopharyngeus-Palatine aponeurosis
D) Salpingopharyngeus-Cartilage of the auditory tube
E) Middle pharyngeal constrictor-Hyoid bone

Question 22

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

A) thyroid cartilage.
B) hyoid bone.
C) epiglottic cartilage.
D) cricoid cartilage.
E) first and second tracheal rings.

Question 23

Which of the following cartilages of the larynx forms a completely closed ring?

A) Thyroid cartilage
B) Arytenoid cartilage
C) Epiglottic cartilage
D) Cricoid cartilage
E) Tracheal cartilage

Question 24

Muscles controlling the vocal cords are attached to the

A) cricoid cartilages.
B) thyroid cartilages.
C) arytenoid cartilages.
D) tracheal cartilages.
E) epiglottic cartilage.

Question 25

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

A) Superior aperture, vocal fold, vestibular fold
B) Vocal fold, vestibular fold, superior aperture
C) Vestibular fold, superior aperture, vocal fold
D) Vocal fold, superior aperture, vestibular fold
E) Superior aperture, vestibular fold, vocal fold

Question 26

The posterior limit of the tonsillar fossa is formed by the

A) palatopharyngeal fold.
B) sulcus terminalis.
C) lateral glossoepiglottic fold.
D) palatoglossal fold.
E) pharyngeal tonsil.

Question 27

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

A) Tonsillar bed
B) Isthmus of the fauces
C) Epiglottic valleculae
D) Pharyngeal recess
E) Palatoglossal fold

Question 28

A lateral expansion of the laryngeal pharynx inferior to the aryepiglottic fold is known as the

A) glottis.
B) vocal folds.
C) rina glottidis.
D) vestibular folds.
E) piriform recess.

Question 29

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

A) Palatopharyngeus muscle
B) Levator veli palatini muscle
C) Salpingopharyngeus muscle
D) Palatoglossus muscle
E) Tensor veli palatini muscle

Question 30

Which muscles are responsible for narrowing the fauces? (Select all that apply.)

A) Palatoglossus
B) Tensor veli palatini
C) Palatopharyngeus
D) Uvular
E) Levator veli palatini

Question 31

Which of the following muscles are involved in elevation of the pharynx during swallowing? (Select all that apply.)

A) Salpingopharyngeus muscle
B) Levator veli palatini muscle
C) Stylopharyngeus muscle
D) Palatopharyngeus muscle
E) Superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle

Question 32

Which of the following muscles have an attachment with the auditory tube? (Select all that apply.)

A) Palatopharyngeus
B) Stylopharyngeus
C) Tensor veli palatini
D) Salpingopharyngeus
E) Levator veli palatine

Question 33

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

A) middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle.
B) palatopharyngeus muscle.
C) tensor veli palatine muscle.
D) palatoglossus muscle.
E) stylopharyngeus muscle.

Question 34

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

A) tension of the soft palate.
B) relaxation of the soft palate.
C) elevation of the soft palate.
D) alteration of the shape of the soft palate.
E) depression of the soft palate.

Question 35

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

A) Palatopharyngeus
B) Salpingopharyngeus
C) Stylopharyngeus
D) Uvular
E) Palatoglossus

Question 36

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

A) superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle.
B) salpingopharyngeus muscle.
C) stylopharyngeus muscle.
D) middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle.
E) palatopharyngeus muscle.

Question 37

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

A) Tensor veli palatini
B) Palatoglossus
C) Uvular
D) Levator veli palatini
E) Palatopharyngeus

Question 38

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

-Lesser horn of the hyoid bone

A) Palatopharyngeus muscle
B) Stylopharyngeus muscle
C) Salpingopharyngeus muscle
D) Inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
E) Superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
F) Levator veli palatini muscle
G) Uvular muscle
H) Middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle
I) Tensor veli palatini muscle

Question 39

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

-Pterygoid hamulus

A) Palatopharyngeus muscle
B) Stylopharyngeus muscle
C) Salpingopharyngeus muscle
D) Inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
E) Superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
F) Levator veli palatini muscle
G) Uvular muscle
H) Middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle
I) Tensor veli palatini muscle

Question 40

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

-Scaphoid fossa

A) Palatopharyngeus muscle
B) Stylopharyngeus muscle
C) Salpingopharyngeus muscle
D) Inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
E) Superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
F) Levator veli palatini muscle
G) Uvular muscle
H) Middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle
I) Tensor veli palatini muscle

Question 41

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

-Styloid process

A) Palatopharyngeus muscle
B) Stylopharyngeus muscle
C) Salpingopharyngeus muscle
D) Inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
E) Superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
F) Levator veli palatini muscle
G) Uvular muscle
H) Middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle
I) Tensor veli palatini muscle

Question 42

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

-Posterior nasal spine

A) Palatopharyngeus muscle
B) Stylopharyngeus muscle
C) Salpingopharyngeus muscle
D) Inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
E) Superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
F) Levator veli palatini muscle
G) Uvular muscle
H) Middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle
I) Tensor veli palatini muscle

Question 43

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

-Pterygomandibular raphe

A) Palatopharyngeus muscle
B) Stylopharyngeus muscle
C) Salpingopharyngeus muscle
D) Inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
E) Superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
F) Levator veli palatini muscle
G) Uvular muscle
H) Middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle
I) Tensor veli palatini muscle

Question 44

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

-Soft palate

A) Palatopharyngeus muscle
B) Stylopharyngeus muscle
C) Salpingopharyngeus muscle
D) Inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
E) Superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
F) Levator veli palatini muscle
G) Uvular muscle
H) Middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle
I) Tensor veli palatini muscle

Question 45

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

-Petrous part of the temporal bone

A) Palatopharyngeus muscle
B) Stylopharyngeus muscle
C) Salpingopharyngeus muscle
D) Inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
E) Superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
F) Levator veli palatini muscle
G) Uvular muscle
H) Middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle
I) Tensor veli palatini muscle

Question 46

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

-Cricoid cartilage

A) Palatopharyngeus muscle
B) Stylopharyngeus muscle
C) Salpingopharyngeus muscle
D) Inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
E) Superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
F) Levator veli palatini muscle
G) Uvular muscle
H) Middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle
I) Tensor veli palatini muscle

Question 47

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

-Stylohyoid ligament

A) Palatopharyngeus muscle
B) Stylopharyngeus muscle
C) Salpingopharyngeus muscle
D) Inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
E) Superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
F) Levator veli palatini muscle
G) Uvular muscle
H) Middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle
I) Tensor veli palatini muscle

Question 48

Match the phrases with the correct muscle.

-Superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle

A) Elevates the palate
B) Originates from the cartilage of the larynx
C) Originates from the hyoid bone
D) Innervated by the glossopharyngeal nerve
E) Originates from the pterygomandibular raphe
F) Attached to the auditory tube
G) Depresses the pharynx during swallowing

Question 49

Match the phrases with the correct muscle.

-Salpingopharyngeus muscle

A) Elevates the palate
B) Originates from the cartilage of the larynx
C) Originates from the hyoid bone
D) Innervated by the glossopharyngeal nerve
E) Originates from the pterygomandibular raphe
F) Attached to the auditory tube
G) Depresses the pharynx during swallowing

Question 50

Match the phrases with the correct muscle.

-Stylopharyngeus muscle

A) Elevates the palate
B) Originates from the cartilage of the larynx
C) Originates from the hyoid bone
D) Innervated by the glossopharyngeal nerve
E) Originates from the pterygomandibular raphe
F) Attached to the auditory tube
G) Depresses the pharynx during swallowing

Question 51

Match the phrases with the correct muscle.

-Inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle

A) Elevates the palate
B) Originates from the cartilage of the larynx
C) Originates from the hyoid bone
D) Innervated by the glossopharyngeal nerve
E) Originates from the pterygomandibular raphe
F) Attached to the auditory tube
G) Depresses the pharynx during swallowing

Question 52

Match the phrases with the correct muscle.

-Middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle

A) Elevates the palate
B) Originates from the cartilage of the larynx
C) Originates from the hyoid bone
D) Innervated by the glossopharyngeal nerve
E) Originates from the pterygomandibular raphe
F) Attached to the auditory tube
G) Depresses the pharynx during swallowing