The sensory region of muscle spindles in the posterior cricoarytenoid muscle of the marmoset

2007 ◽  
Vol 55 (6) ◽  
pp. 301-304
Author(s):  
J. Desaki ◽  
N. Nishida
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Spindles ◽  
Posterior Cricoarytenoid Muscle ◽  
Posterior Cricoarytenoid

Respiratory Activity of the Rat Posterior Cricoarytenoid Muscle

1997 ◽  
Vol 106 (11) ◽  
pp. 897-901 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert G. Berkowitz ◽  
John Chalmers ◽  
Qi-Jian Sun ◽  
Paul M. Pilowsky
Keyword(s):  
Phrenic Nerve ◽  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Electrophysiological Study ◽  
Emg Activity ◽  
Diaphragmatic Muscle ◽  
Posterior Cricoarytenoid Muscle ◽  
Inspiratory Activity ◽  
Intramuscular Nerve ◽  
Posterior Cricoarytenoid ◽  
Nerve Discharge

An anatomic and electrophysiological study of the rat posterior cricoarytenoid (PCA) muscle is described. The intramuscular nerve distribution of the PCA branch of the recurrent laryngeal nerve was demonstrated by a modified Sihler's stain. The nerve to the PCA was found to terminate in superior and inferior branches with a distribution that appeared to be confined to the PCA muscle. Electromyography (EMG) recordings of PCA muscle activity in anesthetized rats were obtained under stereotaxic control together with measurement of phrenic nerve discharge. A total of 151 recordings were made in 7 PCA muscles from 4 rats. Phasic inspiratory activity with a waveform similar to that of phrenic nerve discharge was found in 134 recordings, while a biphasic pattern with both inspiratory and post-inspiratory peaks was recorded from random sites within the PCA muscle on 17 occasions. The PCA EMG activity commenced 24.6 ± 2.2 milliseconds (p < .0001) before phrenic nerve discharge. The results are in accord with findings of earlier studies that show that PCA muscle activity commences prior to inspiratory airflow and diaphragmatic muscle activity. The data suggest that PCA and diaphragm motoneurons share common or similar medullary pre-motoneurons. The earlier onset of PCA muscle activity may indicate a role for medullary pre-inspiratory neurons in initiating PCA activity.

scholarly journals Cytochrome c Oxidase Deficiency in Human Posterior Cricoarytenoid Muscle

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 387-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cari M. Tellis ◽  
Clark Rosen ◽  
John M. Close ◽  
Michael Horton ◽  
J. Scott Yaruss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cytochrome C ◽  
Cytochrome C Oxidase ◽  
Oxidase Deficiency ◽  
Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency ◽  
Posterior Cricoarytenoid Muscle ◽  
Posterior Cricoarytenoid

scholarly journals Unilateral and Bilateral Laryngeal Pacing for Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 395-401
Author(s):  
Maria E. Powell ◽  
David L. Zealear ◽  
Yike Li ◽  
C. Gaelyn Garrett ◽  
Kate Von Wahlde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Vocal Fold ◽  
Vocal Fold Paralysis ◽  
Strenuous Exercise ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis ◽  
Posterior Cricoarytenoid Muscle ◽  
Posterior Cricoarytenoid ◽  
Better Than

Abstract Purpose of Review Present the state-of-the-art overview of laryngeal pacing for treatment of bilateral vocal fold paralysis. A minimally invasive unilateral pacing system and a fully implantable bilateral pacing system are currently in clinical trials. The relative advantages and disadvantages of each are discussed. Recent Findings Research in functional electrical stimulation for the reanimation of the posterior cricoarytenoid muscle has successfully translated from animal models to human clinical trials for unilateral pacing and bilateral pacing. Current findings suggest unilateral pacing in humans significantly improves ventilation but only marginally better than cordotomy. Bilateral pacing in canines increases glottal opening greater than 2-fold over unilateral pacing and restores exercise tolerance to normal. Summary Unilateral pacing can be considered a breathing assist device and may not be appropriate for active individuals. Bilateral pacing may be preferable for patients who wish to engage in strenuous exercise. Minimally invasive systems may be ideal for patients who prefer less invasive implantation and are not concerned with cosmesis. Fully implantable pacing systems offer greater electrode redundancy and stability, resulting in a system that is robust against electrode migration or damage.

Reinnervation of the Canine Posterior Cricoarytenoid Muscle with Sympathetic Preganglionic Neurons

1990 ◽  
Vol 99 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian N. Jacobs ◽  
Bei-Lian Wu ◽  
Ira Sanders ◽  
Hugh F. Biller
Keyword(s):  
Vocal Cord Paralysis ◽  
Fiber Type ◽  
Electromyographic Activity ◽  
Glycogen Depletion ◽  
Bilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis ◽  
Preganglionic Neurons ◽  
Posterior Cricoarytenoid Muscle ◽  
Posterior Cricoarytenoid ◽  
The Right ◽  
Stimulation Of

This experiment investigated the reinnervation of the canine posterior cricoarytenoid (PCA) muscle with preganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system. Six dogs had their right recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) sectioned. Four of these dogs had the sympathetic cervical trunk (SCT) implanted into the right PCA muscle, and the two remaining dogs served as denervated controls. Four months later all dogs underwent videolaryngoscopy, electromyography, and electrical stimulation of the SCT. The PCA muscles were excised, sectioned, and stained for glycogen and ATPase. All four experimental PCA muscles demonstrated electrically evoked abduction and tonic electromyographic activity. In two of the specimens, staining (ATPase and PAS) revealed areas of reinnervation with fiber type grouping and glycogen depletion. These results are consistent with the successful reinnervation of the PCA muscle. Further refinement of this technique could be of benefit to patients with bilateral vocal cord paralysis.

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