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* The pharynx and larynx are innervated by:
−** CN IX - the glossopharyngeal nerve
−** CN X - the vagus nerve
−** CN XI - the accessory nerve
−* Pharyngeal and laryngeal function is best studied by:
−*# Observing the horse eat and swallow
−*# Endoscopy
−====Laryngeal Dysfunction====
−* Left recurrent laryngeal hemiplegia is the most common dysfunction in horses.
−** The left recurrent laryngeal nerve is a branch of the vagus nerve.
−** Horses are known as "roarers".
−====Pharyngeal Dysfunction====
−* Pharyngeal paralysis in horses is commonly associated with peripheral disease.
−** Especially guttural pouch disease.
−*** Endoscopy of the guttural pouches should be therefore be performed in horses that are dysphagic.
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