The mylohyoid muscle is the maxillary hyoid muscle that runs above the hyoid bone and originates from a fine bony ridge on the inside of the lower jaw. Tension in the maxillary hyoid muscle can be responsible for difficulty swallowing and other health disorders. What is the mylohyoid muscle? The hyoid bone (Os hyoideum) is … Mylohyoid Muscle: Structure, Function & Diseases
Good and clean articulation is essential for the success of communication. Those who can articulate what is said flawlessly are better understood by the interlocutor. Articulation depends primarily on good interaction between the speech tools and the speech center. What is communication? Good and clean articulation is essential for communication to succeed. By articulation we … Articulation: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
“You can’t not communicate!” This quote by Paul Watzlawick is reality. As soon as humans come into contact with other people, they are in exchange with their environment. The ability to communicate is important for human survival, but also often leads to conflicts and misunderstandings. What is communication? The term communication is used to describe … Communication: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Removal of the Adam’s apple In chondrolaryngoplasty, an approx. 2-3 cm long incision is made in a fold of skin, so that the scar is often hardly visible later. After exposing the thyroid cartilage, the upper parts of the thyroid cartilage are ground off. This reduces the extent of the protruding part of the Adam’s … Removal of the Adam’s apple | Adam’s apple
Definition “Adam’s apple” is the name for the section of the larynx in the middle of the neck that is particularly prominent and easy to feel, especially in men. In most men the Adam’s apple is clearly visible at the front of the neck and moves up and down when swallowing and speaking. The Adam’s … Adam’s apple
Diseases around the Adam’s apple Diseases that can affect the larynx are, for example, malformations or tumours, such as cancer of the throat, a typical disease of smokers. In addition, the larynx can be inflamed, which occurs particularly when the airways are infected. The main symptom of a disease of the larynx is hoarseness. But … Diseases around the Adam’s apple | Adam’s apple
Violation Minor injuries to the Adam’s apple or trachea usually do not require treatment, as they heal by themselves. Serious injuries can be caused by an external trauma (e.g., a knock on the edge of the hand) or a traffic accident can trigger the larynx or trachea. This can lead to a possibly life-threatening narrowing … Violation | Adam’s apple
Introduction When coughing, many people suffer from unpleasant pain in the larynx (lat. : larynx). This cartilaginous organ connects the throat with the windpipe and is largely responsible for the production of sounds such as speaking, singing or screaming. The larynx also uses the epiglottis to prevent food or fluid from entering the airways. If … Throat pain when coughing
Diagnosis First the patient is asked in detail about his larynx pain when coughing. Here, accompanying symptoms such as hoarseness, difficulty swallowing or breathing difficulties are of particular interest. Furthermore, the temporal course or the exact occurrence of the complaints can be of importance. For example, pain and coughing after smoking can indicate chronic laryngitis. … Diagnosis | Throat pain when coughing
Prognosis As a rule, the prognosis of described complaints is good. Abstaining from nicotine and normal use of our voice also protects against possible throat pain when coughing. All articles in this series: Throat pain when coughing Diagnosis Prognosis
Synonyms vocal cord paralysis, vocal fold paralysis, dysphonia Definition Recurrent paresis (vocal cord or vocal fold paralysis) refers to the weakness or failure of the laryngeal muscles and vocal cords due to damage to the vocal cord nerve (laryngeal nerve). The term is composed of the name of the nerve (laryngeal recurrent nerve) that is … Recurve Paresis
Causes Since the nerve runs in direct proximity to the thyroid gland (Glandula thyroidea), surgery on the thyroid gland, for example because of a tumor or struma, is the most common cause of recurrent paresis. However, recurrent nerve palsy can also be caused by In general, all surgical interventions in the cervical and thyroid area, … Causes | Recurve Paresis
