Author Question: Three-folds of tissue between the posterior base of the tongue and the epiglottis form a small space ... (Read 77 times)

rayancarla1 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Three-folds of tissue between the posterior base of the tongue and the epiglottis form a small space that is a key landmark in oral intubation. What is this called?

a. False vocal cords
b. Palatine fold
c. Taurus tubularus
d. Vallecula

Question 2

What is the space that separates the true vocal cords?

a. Epiglottis
b. Glottis
c. Vallecula
d. Vestibule

sultana.d · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The base of the tongue is attached to the epiglottis by three-folds. These folds form a space be-tween the tongue and the epiglottis called the vallecula, which is a key landmark in oral intuba-tion (Figure 9-36).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The opening formed between the vocal cords is called the glottis.