Cancer definitions
This tumor is labeled as what when cancerous
Malignant
This stage is involuntary, true or false.
False
This is the fulcrum for the posterior tongue, pharynx and larynx
the hyoid bone
The length of the esophagus
21-27 cm long
This is one of the primary causes of cancer.
Smoking
The pterygoid muscles are used for what aspect of this stage?
grinding in mastication
The palate tension is provided by this.
tensor veli palatini
This separates the pharynx from the esophagus
PES or UES
This is another primary cause of cancer.
Poor oral hygiene
This muscle moves the jaw up, forward and backward
Temporalis
The hyoid bone motion is regulated by this.
Geniohyoid
This separates the esophagus from the stomach
LES
Name that means cancer travels to more than one place.
Metastasis
This nerve innervates the buccinator and obicularis Boris.
facial nerve
The stylopharyngeus is responsible for this motion.
Elevation of the pharynx and larynx
There are 2 types of peristalsis of the esophagus.
Primary and secondary
This cranial nerve presses lips together.
Facial
The hypoglossal nerve innervates the tongue via which muscles.
intrinsic
This muscles must relax in order for the swallow to continue
Cricopharyngeal
These muscles make of the upper portion of the esophagus.
Striated
The bolus is located in this portion of the swallowing mechanism.
Pharynx