Anatomy
Which stage of the swallow is voluntary?
Oral
This lobe of the brain is responsible for motor function.
Frontal lobe
An example of a structural disorder.
Webs, esophageal stenosis, malignancy
An artificial airway
A tracheostomy
Pooling can occur in these pockets located above the epiglottis.
Vallecula
This disorder is characterized by tongue pumping.
Parkinson disease
Examples of GERD are....
Heartburn, acid regflux
Antihistimines cause this.
Oral dryness
This facial nerve is responsible for bolus containment, control and propulsion.
Facial nerve
This autoimmune disease does not benefit from repetition.
Myasthenia Gravis
Symptoms of LPR
Globus, laryngitis, chronic cough
COPD stands for this.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
This is the fulcrum for the posterior tongue, pharynx and larynx.
Hyoid bone
Overall patient health is not a consideration in planning for therapy.
False
Treatment for GERD includes this.
Dietary changes, medications
A possible side effect of thyroidectomies
vocal fold paralysis
The levator veli palatini elevates the epiglottis.
False/no
This occurs when food or liquids pass below the vocal folds.
Aspiration
The speech pathologist's role in esophageal dysphagia includes this.
Assess swallowing function, make appropriate referrals, reinforce treatment
An example of a traumatic injury
dental trauma, thermal burns