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Neuroanatomy II
Oral Motor for PTs
Question | Answer |
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Swallowing involves neurological mediation from the _______ & _______ | brainstem & cortex |
Sucking, mastication, and initiation of swallowing are all part of the ______ phase | oral |
Taking a bite of fruit is an example of _____ bolus. | partitioned |
The _____ covers the larynx during the pharyngeal phase to allow swallowing | epiglottis |
______, _______, & _______ are the phases of swallowing | oral, pharyngeal, esophageal |
Swallowing is generally followed by ________ | expiration |
What are some muscles that making breathing and eating easier? *hint think postural muscles | int & ext obliques, int intercostals, TrA, thoracolumbar fascia, RA, QL |
__________ & ___________ are both studies used to assess aspiration risks | video fluoroscopic study (VFSS) & modified barium swallow study (MBS) |
Name 4 possible causes for swallowing difficulty | cortical damage, postural instability, reflux, fistula |
What are 3 different types of medical intervention for patients with swallowing difficulty? | central line/IV, G tubes, blended food diets |
What are 4 major categories of head and neck disorders causing dysphagia? | tumors, autoimmune diseases, reflux, and infections |
What are 4 things PTs should be focusing on when working with patients who have swallowing/breathing issues? | postural stability, positioning, strengthening, and the rib cage |