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- The superior laryngeal nerve is a mixed nerve supplying sensory, motor, and parasympathetic innervation to tissues in the upper laryngeal region. The internal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve penetrates the interior of the larynx. It carries with it sensory, motor and parasympathetic fibers.
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The superior laryngeal nerve arises from the middle of the inferior ganglion of vagus nerve. Course. The superior laryngeal nerve descends by the side of the pharynx deep to the internal carotid artery before dividing into two branches —the external laryngeal nerve and the internal laryngeal nerve. Branches External laryngeal nerve
Mar 18, 2024 · Synonyms: Nervus laryngeus cranialis. The superior laryngeal nerve is a branch of the vagus nerve, arising from its inferior ganglion. It also receives some sympathetic branches from the superior cervical ganglion.
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The recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is a branch of the vagus nerve (cranial nerve X) that supplies all the intrinsic muscles of the larynx, with the exception of the cricothyroid muscles. There are two recurrent laryngeal nerves, right and left.
Anatomy. Function. Associated Conditions. Rehabilitation. The superior laryngeal nerve is involved in speech and In protecting your airway from food and drink when you swallow. It branches off from the vagus nerve and then divides into two major branches, one sensory (detects sensations) and one motor (involved in movement).
The superior laryngeal nerve is a mixed nerve supplying sensory, motor, and parasympathetic innervation to tissues in the upper laryngeal region. The internal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve penetrates the interior of the larynx. It carries with it sensory, motor and parasympathetic fibers.
Overview. The larynx serves multiple functions, including control of respiration, airway protection, coordination of swallowing, and phonation. Several nerves in the larynx control these...
Abstract. Purpose of review. The superior laryngeal nerve (SLN) provides motor innervation to the cricothyroid muscle. However, the functions of this muscle and the anatomic variations of the nerve that supplies it are not fully understood.
