CN IX: The ultimate multitasker
This area of the tongue receives SVA innervation from CN IX.
What is the posterior 1/3 of the tongue?
This bony projection is involved in Eagle Syndrome.
What is styloid process?
Some symptoms from eagle syndrome can mimic issues in this area, which is crucial for chewing.
What is the TMJ?
This professor is also a talented musician.
Who is Dr. Rasicci?
It is the only muscle in the pharynx that is innervated by CN IX.
What is the stylopharyngeus muscle?
Eagle syndrome can cause pain in the throat and this fossa.
What is the tonsillar fossa?
Eagle syndrome decreases the production of this, leading to increased caries.
What is saliva?
"AICA, PICA, VERTEBRAL ARTERY!" is a phrase commonly stated by this professor.
Who is Dr. Zdilla?
This gland receives parasympathetic fibers from CN IX.
Some of those with Eagle Syndrome struggle with swallowing, which is called this.
What is Dysphagia?
Loss of the afferent limb of the gag reflex can lead to impaired protection of this, increasing the likelihood of aspiration.
What is the airway?
This professor likes to add sound effects to her slides to emphasize a topic.
Who is Dr. Ressetar?
These areas of the ear receive GSA innervation from CN IX.
What is the middle ear cavity and the posterior of the external ear?
Extreme pain can be experienced due to Eagle Syndrome from compression of this nerve.
What is CN IX?
Patients with eagle syndrome may experience silent ______ during dental procedures.
What is aspiration?
This professor played rugby.
Who is Dr. Lambert?
CN IX provides GVA to this small sensory organ that is involved in regulating blood pressure.
What is the carotid body?
Eagle syndrome can alter this sensation, making eating unenjoyable.
What is taste?
This seating position is important when treating those experiencing Eagle Syndrome.
What is an upright position?
This professor loves to say "Hint, Hint" and loves the lingula.
Who is Dr. Hunter?