Sensory innervation of larynx as far as the vocal folds is by ________ nerve?
Correct answer: C. Internal laryngeal
- A. External laryngeal
- B. Recurrent laryngeal
- C. Internal laryngeal
- D. Glossopharyngeal
Explanation
The internal laryngeal nerve supplies sensation to the laryngeal mucosa above the vocal folds and reaches the vocal-fold region. The recurrent laryngeal nerve supplies sensation below the vocal folds and motor fibres to most laryngeal muscles.
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