If the Velum Appears "V" Shaped" During Phonation, What Does

question 19

Multiple Choice

If the velum appears "V" shaped" during phonation, what does this suggest?

• A)Malformed tensor veli palatini muscle
• B)Submucous cleft
• C)Torus palatinus
• D)Passavant's ridge
• E)Abnormal attachment of the musculus uvulae muscle

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Definitions:

Midaxillary Line

An imaginary line running vertically down the surface of the body passing through the apex of the axilla (armpit).

Cardiology

The study of the heart and its diseases.

Voltage

A measure of electromotive force.

Electromotive Force

A difference in potential that provides the energy per unit charge necessary to move charge from one point to another, commonly used in relation to electric circuits.