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Vagus and Larynx
Cole 6/28/11 lecture 2.5 hrs
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 4
06/06/2011

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Term
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1) somatic sensory
2) somatic motor
3) parasympathetic
4) special sensory
5) visceral afferent
Definition
what modalities does the vagus nerve carry?
Term
1)laryngeal mucosa
2) back of external ear
3) outer surface of tympanic membrane
4) meninges
Definition
what does the vagus nerve provide somatic sensory to?
Term
1) palatoglossus
2) levator palati
3)all muscle of the pharynx EXCEPT sylopharyngeus (IX)
4) all muscles of the larynx EXCEPT 1?

(4th and 6th arches)
Definition
what does the vagus nerve provide somatic motor to?
Term
1) thoracic and abdominal viscera
2) in head and neck, just pharyngeal and laryngeal mucosa
Definition
what does the vagus provide parasympathetic innervation to?
Term
some taste buds on the posterior tongue and epiglottis
Definition
what does the vagus provide speciall sensory innervation to?
Term
1) lots to thoracic and abdominal viscera
2) also gets info from the chemoreceptors and baroreceptors in the aortic arch

*glossopharyngeal does this in the carotid bifurcation
Definition
what does the vagus provide visceral afferent innervation to?
Term
auricular branch
Definition
name the branch of the vagus nerve that supplies somatic sensory to the back of the ear and tympanic membrane
Term
1)somatic sensory cell bodies
2) special sensory (taste) cell bodies?
Definition
what kind of cell bodies are in the superior vagal ganglion?
Term
right after exiting the skull at the Jugular foramen
Definition
where are the 2 vagal ganglion?
Term
1) somatic sensory to mucosa of larynx
2) taste
#) parasympathetics to mucosa of larynx
Definition
what information is carried by the internal laryngeal nerve?
Term
internal laryngeal nerve
Definition
what nerve is responsible for the cough reflex?
Term
recurrent laryngeal nerve
Definition
what nerve becomes the inferior laryngeal nerve at the cricoid cartilage where it enters the larynx?
Term
the R subclavian
Definition
where does the recurrent laryngeal nerve turn upward?
Term
1) motor to all laryngeal muscles EXCEPT 1 & pharynx EXCEPT stylopharyngeus
2) somatic sensory to larynx mucosa
3) parasympathetics
Definition
what information is carried by the recurrent laryngeal nerve?
Term
the meningeal branch (pops off the superior ganglion)
Definition
what branch of the vagus supplies the meninges with somatic sensation?
Term
INNER: CN IX (tympanic nerve)
OUTER: V3(auriculotemporal), VII(posterior auricular), X(auricular)
Definition
describe the innervation of the tympanic membrane
Term
sensory: CN X auricular branch
motor: CN X parasympathetic branch

happens if you squirt cold water in someones ear
Definition
describe the sensory/motor loop of the vomit reflex in the ear
Term
2 (vagus and facial)
Definition
how many nerve pathways suppy 2nd branchial arch derrivatives?
Term
the Pharyngeal branch/plexus with branches to the soft palate
Definition
what branch of vagus provides somatic motor to the palate muscles?
Term
superior laryngeal nerve
Definition
what nerve branches into internal and external laryngeal nerve?
Term
external laryngeal nerve (this is it's only muscle)
Definition
what nerve provides motor innervation to cricothyroid?
Term
the Right recurrent laryngeal

the left one wraps around the AORTIC ARCH and is anchored by ligamentum arteriosum
Definition
what nerve is between the trachea and esophagus and then wraps around the subclavian artery?
Term
1) pharyngeal plexus
2) internal laryngeal nerve
3) recurrent/inferior laryngeal nerve
4) superior laryngeal nerve
5) CN X to the thorax/abdomen
Definition
list the branches of vagus that have parasympathetic innervation
Term
1) parasympathetics
2) somatic motor
3) somatic sensory
4) taste
Definition
what information is carried by the superior laryngeal nerve?
Term
sensory: special sensory (Taste) - internal laryngeal
motor: parasympathetics to the gut
Definition
describe the sensory/motor components of the vomit reflex in the throat
Term
1) superior laryngeal
2) internal layngeal
Definition
list the vagus nerves that carry special sensory info
Term
1)visceral afferent
2)taste
3)somatic sensory

NO MOTOR OR PARASYMPATHETICS
Definition
what cell bodies lie in the nodose ganglion (inferior vagal ganglion)?
Term
1) Sinus branch
2) CN X to thorax and abdomen
Definition
name the visceral afferent branches of vagus
Term
vagus X, and glossopharyngeal IX
Definition
what 2 nerves supply the carotid sinus and carotid body?
Term
epiglottis
Definition
name the laryngeal cartilage that helps cover the airway when swallowing
Term
suspended from the hyoid via the thyrohyoid ligaments

the hyoid is suspended by the suprahyoid muscles and the stylohyoid
Definition
what is the larynx suspended from, and how?
Term
synovial joints
Definition
what type of joints are between the larynx cartilages?
Term
cricoid cartilage
Definition
name the only laryngeal cartilage around the airway
Term
l & r lamina
Definition
name the 2 big flat wing areas of the thyroid cartilage
Term
the laryngeal prominence
Definition
what part of the thyroid cartilage corresponds with the adams apple and is the v shaped part where the lamina meet?
Term
the inferior horn
Definition
what part of the thyroid cartilage makes a synovial hinge joint with the cricoid cartilage?
Term
muscles/ lateral thyroid ligaments (NOT A JOINT)
Definition
what interacts with the superior horn of the thyroid?
Term
90-120 degrees, the airway sits in it
Definition
how big is the thyroid angle and what sits in it?
Term
the anterior portion is thinner and shorter
Definition
which side of the cricoid cartilage is thinner? which side is taller?
Term
it has facets to articulate with
1) the arytenoid cartilage
2) the inferior horn of the thyroid cartilage

this is important for voice
Definition
why is the back of the cricoid thicker? what is this important for?
Term
in the angle of the thyroid, attached via the thyro-epiglottic ligament
Definition
where does the anterior portion of the epiglottis sit? what attaches to it?
Term
the arytnoid moves on top of the cricoid
Definition
which cartilage moves, the arytnoid cartilage, or the cricoid cartilage?
Term
1) apex (corniculate catilage)
2) muscular process (muscles)
3) vocal process (vocal ligaments
4) the base articulates with cricoid
Definition
list the 3 corners of the arytnoid cartilage and what each attaches to
Term
the cuneiform cartilages
Definition
what laryngeal cartilages look like grains of rice?
Term
corniculate cartilages
Definition
what cartilages of unknown function are hook shaped and sit on the apex of the arytnoid cartilage in a fold of CT?
Term
triticeal cartilage
Definition
sometimes this cartilage in the larynx ossifies to look like a foreign object in the neck, it sits on the free back edge of the thyroid membrane between the superior horns of thyroid and hyoid, name it
Term
1)the thyroid membrane
2) median thyrohyoid ligament (thickened anterior part)
3) lateral thyrohyoid ligament
Definition
what ligament(S) suspend(S) the thyroid cartilage from the hyoid?
Term
the cricotracheal ligament
Definition
name the ligament between the first tracheal ring and the cricoid
Term
the middle of the thyroid cartialge to the vocal process of the arytenoid cartilage
Definition
from where to where are the vocal ligaments suspended?
Term
the conus elasticus
Definition
what's another name for the cricothyroid ligament?
Term
quadrangular membrane
Definition
name the CT wall epiglottis between the vestibular ligament and aryepiglottic fold?
Term
the vestibular ligament
Definition
what ligament is parallel and superior to the vocal ligaments, but doesn't move as much?
Term
rima glottidis
Definition
name the v shaped space between the vocal ligaments
Term
the vestibule
Definition
name the initial part of the airway below the inlet, but above the vestibular ligament, bouded by the quadrangular ligament
Term
the ventricle
Definition
name the side pouch(es) below the vestibule that is used in non-humans to amplify voice
Term
it forms an anterior boundary
Definition
what side of the airway is the epiglottis on?
Term
the vocal folds + the space between them(rima glottidis)
Definition
what makes up the region known as the glottis?
Term
the ventricle
Definition
what airway region is the rima glottidis just below?
Term
the infraglottic cavity
Definition
what part of the airway is below the vocal folds and above the trachea, and is bounded by the conus elasticus?
Term
the upper part is the vestibular fold (false vocal cord) -it's just a ligament

the lower part is the TRUE vocal folds with the vocal ligaments
Definition
what sits on either side of the venticle in the airway?
Term
the trachea
Definition
what is below the infraglottic cavity?
Term
superior: tip of the epiglottis
inferior: inferior border of cricoid cartilage
Definition
what bounds the larynx superiorly and inferiorly?
Term
the aryepiglottic fold
Definition
what is formed by mucosa over the quadrangular ligament?
Term
1)adductors/abductors
2)sphincters
3) tensors/relaxers
Definition
what are the 3 types of laryngeal muscles?
Term
lateral cricothyroid (decreases size of rima glottidis by bringing the vocal folds toward the midline)
Definition
what is the most important laryngeal adductors?
Term
ADDUCTORS: move vocal folds to midline to close airway
ABDUCTORS: move folds away from midline to open the airway
Definition
what is referred to when talking about abduction/adduction of the laryngeal muscles?
Term
posterior crycoarytenoid (opens the rima glottis by pulling the vocal folds laterally)
Definition
what is the ONLY ABductor laryngeal muscle?
Term
1) lateral crycoarytnoid
2) oblique arytenoids
3) transverse arytenoids
4) aryepiglotticus

they all narrow the laryngeal inlet during swallowing
Definition
list the sphincters of the larynx, what do they do?
Term
TENSOR: cricothyroid
RELAXER: thyroarytenoid
BOTH: Vocalis (fine scale both)

these stretch or put slack on the vocal ligaments to alter pitch like a guitar string
Definition
list the tensors/relaxers of the laryngeal muscles, what is their function?
Term
o: cricoid cartilage
i: arytenoid cartilage muscular process
Definition
list the origin and insertion of lateal cricoartenoid
Term
1) most important ADDuctor of the vocal folds (spins arytnoid cartilages to close the vocal folds)
2) also acts as a sphincter for cough reflex

recurrent laryngeal nerve innervates
Definition
list the function and innervation of lateral cricoarytnoid
Term
ONLY ABDUCTOR of vocal folds
reccurent laryngeal nerve

it works by pulling the muscluar process of the arytenoids posteriorly, which moves the vocal processes laterally
Definition
what is the function of psoterior cricoarytenoid? what innervates it?
Term
they ADDUCT the artenoid cartilages (they span from the left one to the right) which closes the space between them at the posterior end of the glottis

ALSO = sphincters

RECCURENT LARYNGEAL N.
Definition
what is the action of the oblique and transverse arytenoids, and what innervates them?
Term
it tenses the vocal folds by rocking the thyroid back and forth to adjust pitch

ONLY muscle with EXTERNAL LARYNGEAL NERVE

note: lateral CRICO-ARYTNOID is reccurent laryngeal
Definition
what is the action of crycothyroid? what innervates it?
Term
vocalis

both recurrent laryngeal
Definition
the most medial part of the thyroarytenoid forms this muscle(name it) what are both of these innervated by?
Term
ABDUCT: posterior cricoarytenoid
NERVE: cricothyroid (external laryngeal n)
Definition
THE EXCEPTIONS:
what muscle ABDUCTS in the larynx?
what muscle is not innervated by recurrent laryngeal?
Term
external: somatic motor only
internal: somatic sensory, parasympathetics, taste
Definition
what info is carried by the external laryngeal nerve? the internal?
Term
cadaveric, (about 1/2 way closed)
Definition
what position are the vocal folds in if all innervation of the laryngeal muscles are interrupted?
Term
paramedian
Definition
what position are the vocal folds in if the recurrent laryngeal nerve is damage?
Term
1) maximum abduction
2) quiet respiration
3) cadaveric
4) paramedian
Definition
list the positions of the vocal fold from most open to most closed
Term
adducted(closed) vocal folds, open vestibule
Definition
what position are the vocal folds in phonation? the vestibule?
Term
vocal folds ABducted, vestibule open
Definition
what position are the vocal folds in forced inspiration? the vestibule?
Term
vocal folds (and vestibular folds) ADDucted (closed), vestibule closed
Definition
what position are the vocal folds in effort closure (coughing)? the vestbule?
Term
1)normal vocal cord positions and movements
2) a slightly LOWER, more MONOTONE voice, which may improve with time

(this is due to paralysis of CRICOTHYROID)
Definition
what symptoms occur when the superior laryngeal nerve is paralyzed unilaterally?
Term
1) paramedian position of vocal folds
2) initial hoarseness, but voice may improve withe time
3) weakness in singing and shouting
4) no problems coughing
5) some dyspnea with excercise
Definition
what are the symptoms of unilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis?
Term
1) both cords in paramedian position
2) weak, but good quality speaking voice
3) no problems coughing
4) SERIOUS problems breathing
5) stridor on inhalation
6) no exercise is posible

need surgery to remove a chunk of the vocal fold to maintain the airway
Definition
what are the symptoms of bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis? how do you fix this?
Term
a symptom of bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis = a high pitched wheezing sound due to turbulent airflow in the airway
Definition
what is a stridor?
Term
1) vocal cord immobile and fixed in cadaveric position
2) no problem with dyspnea if opposite cord can abduct
3) Stridor on deep inhalation
4) voice is hoarse and breathy
5) problems coughing
Definition
what are the symptoms of unilateral paralysis of the entire larynx?
Term
1) both cords immobile and fixed in cadaveric position
2) dyspnea with exercise
3) stridor on deep inhalation
4) speaking is practically impossible
5) coughing is impossible
Definition
what are the symptoms of bilateral paralysis of the entire larynx?
Term
surgically and incision is made(so the tissue can rejoin), then the two parts of the cleft are sewn together
Definition
how is a laryngeal cleft treated?
Term
between the trachea and the esophagus, through the cartilage
Definition
where is the laryngeal cleft?
Term
severing one or both of the vagus trunks as they pass onto the stomach from the esophagus
Definition
what is a vagotomy?
Term
1) used to be used for stomach ulcers to decrease stomach acid
2) now used to treat obesity
Definition
what are vagotomies used to treat?
Term
parasympathetics to the stomach are thought to increase the secretion of ghrelin, a hormone that acts on the hypothalamus to stimulate apetite
Definition
how do vagotomies help treat obesity?
Term
1)an implanted device like a pacemaker 2)or breathing exercises like the valsalva maneuver is used

to treat epilepsy and depression
Definition
what is vagal nerve stimulation used for? how is it done
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