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1
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How is the position of the larynx identified?

A

Indicated by the Adam’s apple (laryngeal prominence)

2
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What is the function of the epiglottis?

A

flap in the throat that prevents food from entering trachea and lungs

3
Q

Describe the cartillages present below the hyoid bone

A

Hyoid bone
Thyroid cartillage
Cricoid cartillage (complete ring around trachea)

4
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What structures are present around the larynx

A
Hyoid 
Thyrohyoid membrane 
Thyroid cartilage 
Laryngeal prominence (adam’s apple)
Cricothyroid membrane 
Cricoid cartilage 
Trachea
5
Q

Describe the true and false vocal cords

A

True vocal cords are the innermost

False vocal cords (vestibular folds) lie laterally to the tracheal hole

6
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Which structures form the bronchial tree?

A
Trachea 
Left and right main bronchus 
Carina 
Left lobar bronchi 
Right lobar bronchi 
Segmental bronchi
7
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What is the tracheal carina?

A

ridge of cartillage between the two main bronchi division

8
Q

What is the larynx?

A

Known as your voicebox

9
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At which level is the hyoid bone usually located?

A

C3

10
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Which muscle controls the closure of the oesophagus?

A

Cricopharyngeus muscle