Muscles Of The Pharynx: Constrictors And Longitudinal Muscles Explained Name the muscles of pharynx. Give origin, insertion & nerve supply of superior constrictor muscle of pharynx (or) Superior constrictor of pharynx Answer: Muscles of pharynx: 1. Constrictor muscles: Superior constrictor Middle constrictor Inferior constrictor 2. Longitudinal … [Read more...] about Muscles Of The Pharynx: Constrictors And Longitudinal Muscles Explained
Neuron: Structure, Classification, And Functions
Neuron: Structure, Classification, And Functions Neuron. Answer: Neuron Definition: Neuron is defined as structural and functional unit of the nervous system. Neuron Classification: 1. Depending upon the number of poles. Unipolar neurons Bipolar neurons Multipolar neurons. 2. Depending upon the functions. Motor neurons Sensory … [Read more...] about Neuron: Structure, Classification, And Functions
Understanding The Oropharynx: Air, Food, And Pharyngeal Connections
Understanding The Oropharynx: Air, Food, And Pharyngeal Connections Question 1. Oropharynx Answer: Oropharynx Situation: It is middle part of the pharynx situated behind the oral cavity Oropharynx Extent: From soft palate to the upper border of the epiglottis Oropharynx Communications: Oropharynx Relation: Oropharynx Function: Passage of … [Read more...] about Understanding The Oropharynx: Air, Food, And Pharyngeal Connections
Understanding The Laryngopharynx: Pathways For Food And Air
Understanding The Laryngopharynx: Pathways For Food And Air Question 1. Nasopharynx (or) Boundaries and structures related to nasopharynx Answer: Nasopharynx is the nasal part of pharynx Nasopharynx Boundaries: Anterior wall-nasal conchae Posterior wall - free margin of soft palate Lateral wall - palato- pharyngeal arch Roof - body of sphenoid, … [Read more...] about Understanding The Laryngopharynx: Pathways For Food And Air
Neurophysiology Short Notes: Reflex Action, Spinocerebellar Tracts, And Nerve Conduction
Neurophysiology Short Notes: Reflex Action, Spinocerebellar Tracts, And Nerve Conduction Question 1. Define reflex action and describe Babinski sign Answer: Reflex action: It is the response to a peripheral nervous stimulation that occurs without our consciousness. Babinski's sign: It is an abnormal plantar reflex It is elicited by a gentle scratch over … [Read more...] about Neurophysiology Short Notes: Reflex Action, Spinocerebellar Tracts, And Nerve Conduction