Larynx and airway: Galen's anastomosis: practice question

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ENT · Larynx and airway: Galen's anastomosis

Sample item

Which nerve communication links the internal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve and the recurrent laryngeal nerve?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Galen's anastomosis

Galen's anastomosis is a connection between the internal laryngeal nerve and the recurrent laryngeal nerve on the posterior surface of the larynx, giving sensory and some motor fibres. It explains why some patients keep partial function after nerve injury. Jacobson's nerve is the tympanic branch of the glossopharyngeal.

Option by option

  • A. Jacobson's anastomosis

    Jacobson's is the tympanic nerve of IX.

  • B. Hering's anastomosis

    Hering's nerve is the carotid sinus nerve.

  • C. Arnold's anastomosis

    Arnold's nerve is the auricular branch of the vagus.

  • D. Galen's anastomosis (correct)

    Correct. It links the internal laryngeal and recurrent laryngeal nerves.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is D, Galen's anastomosis. Galen's anastomosis is a connection between the internal laryngeal nerve and the recurrent laryngeal nerve on the posterior surface of the larynx, giving sensory and some motor fibres.

Why is "Jacobson's anastomosis" not the answer?

Jacobson's is the tympanic nerve of IX.

Why is "Hering's anastomosis" not the answer?

Hering's nerve is the carotid sinus nerve.

Why is "Arnold's anastomosis" not the answer?

Arnold's nerve is the auricular branch of the vagus.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Larynx and airway: Galen's anastomosis in ENT. It explains why some patients keep partial function after nerve injury. Jacobson's nerve is the tympanic branch of the glossopharyngeal.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as a multi-step question: it asks you to combine more than one idea. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Larynx and airway: Galen's anastomosis?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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