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Chapter 13 Quiz 1
Chapter 13 Quiz 1
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Anatomy
11th Grade
03/07/2012

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Term
nasal cavity
Definition
the interior of the nose
Term
conchae
Definition
3 mucosa-covered projections which greatly increase the surface area of the mucosa exposed to the air; increase the air turbulance in the cavity
Term
palate
Definition
a partition that separates the nasal cavity from the oral cavity
Term
hard palate
Definition
where the palate is supported by bone anteriorly
Term
soft palate
Definition
the unsuported posterior part of the hard palate
Term
rhinitis
Definition
inflamation of the nasal mucosa caused by cold viruses or allergies
Term
sinusitis
Definition
sinus inflamation in which the sinus passages are blocked with mucos or infectious matter
Term
paranasal sinuses
Definition
Any of the paired sinus cavities of the human face; includes the frontal, ethmoid, and sphenoid sinuses
Term
Nasopharynx
Definition
The area of the upper throat that lies behind the nose
Term
oropharynx
Definition
The area of the throat that is at the back of the mouth
Term
laryngopharynx
Definition
the portion of the pharynx below the upper edge of the epiglottis, opening into the larynx and esophagus.laryngopharyn´geal
Term
pharyngeal tonsils
Definition
aka-adenoid
located high in the nasopharynx
Term
palatine tonsils
Definition
located in the oropharynx at the end of the soft palate
Term
lingual tonsils
Definition
located in the oropharynx at the end of the soft palate
Term
tonsilitis
Definition
condition where the pharyngeal tonsil becomes inflamed and swollen, obstructiing the nasopharynx and forces the person to breathe through the mouth.
Term
larynx
Definition
aka-voice box
routes air and food into the proper channels and plays a role in speech; located inferior to the pharynx
Term
epiglottis
Definition
spoon-shaped flap of elastic cartillage; protects the superior opening of the larynx
Term
thyroid cartillage
Definition
aka-adams apple
largest hyaline cartillage that protrudes anteriorly
Term
vocal folds
Definition
aka-true vocal cords
a pair of folds formed by part of the mucous membrane of the larynx that allows us to speak.
Term
glottis
Definition
slit-like passageway between the vocal folds
Term
trachea
Definition
windpipe
Term
Nares
Definition
aka-nostrils
openings or passages leading out of the nose or nasal cavity. Most vertebrate animals have paired external nares, the nostrils, and a pair of internal nares opening into the mouth.
Term
Hyaline Caritlage
Definition
Semitransparent, opalescent cartilage with a blue tint, consisting of cells that synthesize a surrounding matrix of hyaluronic acid, collagen, and protein. It forms most of the fetal skeleton and is found in the trachea, larynx, and joint surfaces of the adult.
Term
Nasal Septum
Definition
The nasal septum separates the left and right airways in the nose, dividing the two nostrils.
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Pharynx
Definition
the throat; the musculomembranous cavity behind the nasal cavities, mouth, and larynx, communicating with them and with the esophagus
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