Hyoid Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The common carotid divides into its external and internal branches usually at the level of the upper border of the: a) hyoid b) cricoid c) thyroid cartilage d) cricothyroid membrane e) carina: c) thyroid cartilage 2. The prominence of the larynx is formed by the: a) hyoid bone b) thyroid cartilage c) cricoid cartilage d) thyroid gland e) greater cornu: b) thyroid cartilage 3. The infraorbital artery is a terminal branch of the: a) maxillary artery b) facial artery c) inferior alv...

Progressive, ascending, symmetric muscle weakness beginning in lower extremities & loss of deep tendon reflexes s/p URI think..... CORRECT ANSWER *Guillain-Barre Syndrome* (tx =mostly supportive care) Progressively worsening sore throat, fever, muffled voice, and hyoid bone tenderness w/ minimal pharyngeal erythema think..... CORRECT ANSWER *Epiglottitis* (tx = IV abx & admit) % of Mallory-Weiss tears that resolve spontaneously? CORRECT ANSWER *80-90%* Predisposing RF in pts with Mall...

NFPT Exam Review (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Four types of muscle contractions Answer: Isometric Isokinetic Isotonic Concentric Isotonic Eccentric Q: Isometric Contraction Answer: attempting to push a load, no movement Q: Isokinetic Contraction Answer: not commonly used, muscle contacts and shortens at a constant rate of speed Q: Isotonic Answer: load on the muscle is less than the generat...

Which of these statements is true regarding the way light travels? A. Sound travels faster than light. B. The speed of light is always the same regardless of the medium through which it travels. C. Light travels as both a wave and a particle. D. Light can not travel through a vacuum. - correct answer -C. Light travels as both a wave and a particle. Light is a curiosity in that it acts as both a wave and a particle. It only changes direction via reflection (bouncing off of something) or r...

NR509 Final Questions & Answers A young man feels something in his scrotum and comes to you for clarification. On your examination, you note what feels like a "bag of worms" in the left scrotum, superior to the testicles. Which of the following is most likely? A) Hydrocele of the spermatic cord B) Varicocele C) Testicular carcinoma D) A normal vas deferens Which of the following changes are expected in vision as part of the normal aging process? A) Cataracts B) Glaucoma C) Macula...

The common carotid divides into its external and internal branches usually at the level of the upper border of the: a) hyoid b) cricoid c) thyroid cartilage d) cricothyroid membrane e) carina - correct answer c) thyroid cartilage The prominence of the larynx is formed by the: a) hyoid bone b) thyroid cartilage c) cricoid cartilage d) thyroid gland e) greater cornu - correct answer b) thyroid cartilage The infraorbital artery is a terminal branch of the: a) maxillary artery b) f...

SLP Praxis 1- Anatomy and Physiology Latest Update Graded A+ Parts involved in Respiration lungs, bronchi, trachea, spinal column, sternum, rib cage Muscles of Respiration diaphragm, Abdominals, and Intercostals Intercostals 11 pairs of internal intercostals pull thorax down and in for exhalation, 11 pairs of external intercostals pull thorax up and out for inhalation Diaphragm muscle at floor of chest cavity that separates abdomen and thorax. Plays major role in breathing and is almost t...

HESI A2 2024 Which of these statements is true regarding the way light travels? A. Sound travels faster than light. B. The speed of light is always the same regardless of the medium through which it travels. C. Light travels as both a wave and a particle. D. Light can not travel through a vacuum. - ANSWER C. Light travels as both a wave and a particle. Light is a curiosity in that it acts as both a wave and a particle. It only changes direction via r...

Anatomic position The body is erect, the feet are slightly apart, the head is held high, and the palms of the hands are facing forward 2. Which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory? Pharynx 3. A person who has damage to their ulnar nerve will have decreases sensation in Arm 4. Which bone dose not articulate with any other bone? Hyoid 5. Which of the following statements best describe endocrine glands? They secrete chemicals into the blood 6. Diet is important...

what depresses the larynx? innervation? STERNOTHYROID ansa cervicalis hyoid bone level? C3 suprahyoid muscles ACTION? digastric, stylohyoid, mylohyoid, geniohyoid elevate hyoid infrahyoid muscles ACTION? sternohyoid, omohyoid, sternothyroid, thyrohyoid depresses hyoid EXCEPT STERNOTHYROID - depresses the larynx Floor of submandibular triangle mylohyoid and hyoglossus muscles What is the muscle that separates the submandibular and sublingual space?...