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Question of the Day
Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the base of the tongue, epiglottis, aryepiglottic folds, and arytenoids?
Explanation
The internal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve provides sensory innervation to the larynx above the level of the vocal cords. The superior laryngeal nerve is a branch of the vagus nerve. The glossopharyngeal nerve provides sensory innervation to the pharynx. The recurrent laryngeal nerve provides sensory innervation to the larynx below the level of the vocal cords. The recurrent laryngeal nerve is a branch of the vagus nerve.
References:
Laryngeal Anatomy: Muscles and Innervation
