A 40-year-old woman comes to the physician because of hoarseness following surgery for removal of a thyroid nodule. Which branchial (pharyngeal) arch is the origin of the nerve most likely injured during her surgery?

Question

9 votes

Answer 1

A. Branchial arch 1

11% / 1 vote

Answer 2

B. Branchial arch 2

22% / 2 votes

Answer 3

C. Branchial arch 3

33% / 3 votes

Answer 4

D. Branchial arch 4

11% / 1 vote

Answer 5

E. Branchial arch 5

0% / 0 votes

Answer 6

F. Branchial arch 6

22% / 2 votes

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