Block 5 Anatomy The Larynx & Neck
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A patient suffers from the aneurysm of the arch of aorta and the left recurrent laryngeal nerve is damaged. Which of the following muscles is first to be involved?
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Cricothyroid
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Lateral cricoarytenoid
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Posterior cricoarytenoid
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Thyroarytenoid
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Thyroepiglottis
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This quiz focuses on the anatomy of the larynx and neck, assessing knowledge on muscle function, nerve damage, and anatomical impacts through various medical scenarios. It is designed for students and professionals in medical fields to test and enhance their understanding of critical anatomical structures.
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A student was shot by a bullet in the left side of the neck. The wound left him bleeding peofusely and paralyzed the sternocleidomastoid, trapezius and stylopharyngeus muscles on the same side. The posterior third of the tongue lost taste sensation. The left recurrent laryngeal nerve was damaged and left him with a hoarse throat. The bullet had pierced which of the following sites?
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Carotid canal
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Foramen magnum
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Jugular foramen
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Foramen lacerum
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Superior orbital fissure
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A. Jugular foramenExplanation
The bullet must have pierced the jugular foramen because it is the only site mentioned in the question that is associated with the symptoms described. The jugular foramen is a large opening in the base of the skull through which several important structures pass, including the glossopharyngeal nerve, vagus nerve, and accessory nerve. Damage to these nerves can lead to the symptoms described, such as paralysis of certain muscles, loss of taste sensation, and hoarseness. Therefore, the bullet must have passed through the jugular foramen to cause these specific effects.Rate this question:
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A 10-year old boy was taken to a doctor because his mother noticed that he held his head inclined to the right. On examination, the cervical vertebral column was held in a position of slight flexion and right ear was held nearer his right shoulder. Contraction of which of the following muscles is MOST LIKELY responsible for this condition.
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Right trapezius
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Left spleneus capitis
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Right sternocleidomastoid
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Right levator scapulae
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Left trapezius
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A. Right sternocleidomastoidExplanation
The right sternocleidomastoid muscle is most likely responsible for the boy's condition. The sternocleidomastoid muscle is located in the neck and is responsible for tilting and rotating the head. When the right sternocleidomastoid muscle contracts, it causes the head to tilt towards the right and the right ear to move closer to the right shoulder, which matches the boy's symptoms. The other muscles listed do not have the same actions or location as the sternocleidomastoid muscle, making them less likely to be the cause of the condition.Rate this question:
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A 60-year old man was operated for the removal of the lymph nodes in the carotid triangle. The operation was successful. After about a month the same patient came back to the surgeon and complained of a weak voice. Which of the following structures was damaged during the operation?
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Ansa cervicalis
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External laryngeal nerve
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Internal laryngeal nerve
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Hypoglossal nerve
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Sympathetic trunk
Correct Answer
A. External laryngeal nerveExplanation
The external laryngeal nerve is responsible for innervating the cricothyroid muscle, which is important for vocal cord tension and voice production. Damage to this nerve can result in a weak voice, which explains the patient's complaint after the surgery.Rate this question:
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A patient was brought to the ER with upper chest wound. After careful examination it was found a knife wound to the chest wall above the clavicle and the following structures were damaged except:
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Subclavian artery
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Lower trunk of the brachial plexus
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Sympathetic trunk
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Cervical pleura
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Apex of the lung
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A. Sympathetic trunkExplanation
The sympathetic trunk is not damaged in this case because it is located behind the chest wall, whereas the knife wound is described as being above the clavicle and in the chest wall. Therefore, it is unlikely that the sympathetic trunk would be affected by this injury.Rate this question:
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In closing the inlet of the larynx during the swallowing, which of the following muscles is acting MOST?
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Thyroarytenoid
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Aryepiglottis
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Lateral cricoarytenoid
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Posterior cricoarytenoid
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Thyroepiglottis
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A. AryepiglottisExplanation
The aryepiglottis muscle is responsible for closing the inlet of the larynx during swallowing. It helps to prevent food or liquid from entering the airway by covering the opening of the larynx with the epiglottis. This action ensures that swallowed material goes down the esophagus and into the stomach, instead of going into the trachea and potentially causing choking or aspiration.Rate this question:
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Which of the following muscles is supplied by the external laryngeal nerve?
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Posterior cricoarytenoid
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Lateral cricoarytenoid
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Thyroarytenoid
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Cricothyroid
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Thyroepiglottis
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A. CricothyroidExplanation
The cricothyroid muscle is supplied by the external laryngeal nerve. The external laryngeal nerve is a branch of the superior laryngeal nerve, which is a branch of the vagus nerve (cranial nerve X). It provides motor innervation to the cricothyroid muscle, which is responsible for tensing the vocal cords and increasing vocal pitch. The other muscles listed are not supplied by the external laryngeal nerve.Rate this question:
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During the removal a foreign body from the piriform recess, the internal laryngeal nerve was damaged. Which of the following structures will lose the general sensation?
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Posterior third of the tongue
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Larynx, above the vocal cords
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Larynx below the vocal cords
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The ventricles of the larynx only
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The saccule of the larynx only
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A. Larynx, above the vocal cordsExplanation
When the internal laryngeal nerve is damaged, the general sensation will be lost in the larynx above the vocal cords. The internal laryngeal nerve is responsible for providing sensory innervation to the laryngeal mucosa above the vocal cords. Therefore, damage to this nerve will result in a loss of general sensation in that specific area.Rate this question:
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After the vocal cords are fully adducted, they are opened by which of the following muscles?
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Lateral cricoarytenoid
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Posterior cricoarytenoid
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Thyroarytenoid
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Cricothyroid
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Thyroepigllotis
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A. Posterior cricoarytenoidExplanation
The posterior cricoarytenoid muscle is responsible for opening the vocal cords after they are fully adducted. This muscle contracts to pull the arytenoid cartilages away from the midline, allowing the vocal cords to separate and air to pass through, producing sound during breathing or phonation. The other muscles listed do not have the specific function of opening the vocal cords.Rate this question:
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A 30-year-old man visited his physician complaining of a swelling on the front of the neck and breathlessness. On examination, a swelling of firm consistency was found to left of the midline of the neck. The swelling moved up and down on swallowing. The swelling is related to one of the following structures.
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Trachea
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Esophagus
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Thyroid gland
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Pharynx
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Larynx
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A. Thyroid glandExplanation
The correct answer is the thyroid gland. The patient's symptoms of a swelling on the front of the neck and breathlessness, along with the finding of a swelling to the left of the midline that moves up and down on swallowing, are consistent with an enlarged thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck and can become enlarged due to conditions such as goiter or thyroid nodules. This can cause compression of nearby structures, leading to symptoms such as breathlessness.Rate this question:
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Following a road accident, a patient sustained an injury to the right subclavian artery with the formation of a compressing haematoma around the artery. Such a compression could be associated with following symptoms except
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Hoarse throat
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Palsy of the posterior cricoarytenoid
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Palsy of the lateral cricoarytenoid
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Palsy of the thyroarytenoid
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Palsy of the cricothyroid
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A. Palsy of the cricothyroidExplanation
The cricothyroid muscle is responsible for controlling the tension of the vocal cords, and its palsy would result in a change in pitch and voice quality. Therefore, it is not associated with the symptoms mentioned in the question stem.Rate this question:
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The vocal folds are found within the space enclosed by the:
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Hyoid bone
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Cricoid cartilage
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Thyroid cartilage
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Piriform recess
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Arytenoid cartilage
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A. Thyroid cartilageExplanation
The vocal folds are found within the space enclosed by the thyroid cartilage. The thyroid cartilage is a large, shield-shaped cartilage that forms the front part of the larynx, or voice box. It is located in the neck and is commonly referred to as the "Adam's apple" in males. The vocal folds, also known as vocal cords, are two folds of mucous membrane that stretch horizontally across the larynx. When air passes through the vocal folds, they vibrate, producing sound. Therefore, the thyroid cartilage acts as a protective housing for the vocal folds and helps in the production of sound.Rate this question:
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Paralysis of what muscle require emergency opening of the airway?
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Cricothyroid
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Posterior cricoarytenoid
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Lateral cricoarytenoid
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Arytenoids
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Vocalis
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A. Posterior cricoarytenoidExplanation
Paralysis of the posterior cricoarytenoid muscle requires emergency opening of the airway. This muscle is responsible for opening the vocal cords during inhalation, allowing air to flow into the lungs. If this muscle is paralyzed, the vocal cords will remain closed, obstructing the airway and making it difficult to breathe. Therefore, it is crucial to open the airway in such cases to ensure adequate ventilation and prevent respiratory distress.Rate this question:
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At which two joints does the laryngeal skeleton move?
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Arytenothyroid and epiglottis-thyroid
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Corniculoarytenoid and cuneiform-arytenoid
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Cricothyroid and cricoarytenoid
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Arytenothyroids
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Cricotracheal and thyroepiglottic
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A. Cricothyroid and cricoarytenoidExplanation
The laryngeal skeleton moves at the cricothyroid and cricoarytenoid joints. These joints allow for the movement and adjustment of the vocal folds, which are essential for speech and phonation. The cricothyroid joint is responsible for lengthening and tensing the vocal folds, while the cricoarytenoid joint allows for the rotation and sliding of the arytenoid cartilages, which control the opening and closing of the vocal folds. Together, these joints play a crucial role in vocalization and voice production.Rate this question:
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In an emergency operation for opening of the airway, which of the following location will be chosen for the incision?
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Just above the hyoid bone
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Thyrohyoid membrane
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Cricothyroid membrane
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Thyroid cartilage
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Just below the cricoid cartilage
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A. Cricothyroid membraneExplanation
The cricothyroid membrane is chosen for the incision in an emergency operation for opening the airway. This is because the cricothyroid membrane is a relatively thin and easily accessible area in the neck. It is located between the cricoid cartilage and the thyroid cartilage, making it an ideal location for a quick and effective incision to establish an emergency airway.Rate this question:
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The lateral surface of the thyrohyoid membrane is pierced by one of the following nerves:
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External laryngeal nerve
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Glossopharyngeal nerve
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Recurrent laryngeal nerve
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Internal laryngeal nerve
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Inferior laryngeal nerve
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A. Internal laryngeal nerveExplanation
The internal laryngeal nerve pierces the lateral surface of the thyrohyoid membrane.Rate this question:
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A 50-year old man presents to the physician only minutes after having suffered a punctured carotid artery. Compression of this artery is most effective against which of the following bony points?
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Pedicle of C5
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Transverse process of C7
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Pedicle of C6
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Transverse process of C6
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Costal facet of T1
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A. Transverse process of C6Explanation
Compression of the carotid artery can help control bleeding in cases of a punctured carotid artery. The transverse process of C6 is the correct answer because it is the bony point closest to the carotid artery. Applying pressure to this area can help reduce blood flow and control bleeding. The other options listed are not as close to the carotid artery and would not be as effective in controlling bleeding.Rate this question:
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An ENT surgeon performed tonsillectomy on 17-yearold boy. The operation was uneventful. After few weeks the boy complained of the loss of sensation over posterior third of the tongue. Which of the following nerves was damaged during the operation?
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Lingual nerve
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Internal laryngeal nerve
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Glossopharyngeal nerve
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External laryngeal nerve
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External laryngeal nerve
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A. Glossopharyngeal nerveExplanation
During the tonsillectomy, the glossopharyngeal nerve was likely damaged. The glossopharyngeal nerve is responsible for providing sensation to the posterior third of the tongue, as well as controlling the muscles involved in swallowing and the salivary glands. The loss of sensation reported by the boy suggests damage to this nerve, which is commonly associated with tonsillectomy procedures.Rate this question:
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A surgeon performed partial thyroidectomy on 60-year old man. The operation was uneventful and the patient was sent home. After few weeks the patient complained of the monotonus speech of low pitch. Which of the following nerves was damaged during the operation?
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Lingual nerve
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Glossopharyngeal nerve
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Internal laryngeal nerve
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External laryngeal nerve
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Hypoglossal nerve
Correct Answer
A. External laryngeal nerveExplanation
During the partial thyroidectomy, the external laryngeal nerve might have been damaged. This nerve innervates the cricothyroid muscle, which is responsible for controlling the tension of the vocal cords. Damage to the external laryngeal nerve can lead to changes in voice quality, such as a monotonous speech of low pitch.Rate this question:
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