Ai Laringe Flashcards
(15 cards)
What are the primary functions of the larynx?
The primary functions of the larynx are to facilitate breathing, produce sound (phonation), and protect the trachea against food aspiration.
True or False: The larynx is located above the trachea.
False: The larynx is located below the pharynx and above the trachea.
Fill in the blank: The larynx is composed of _____ cartilages.
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What is the largest cartilage of the larynx?
The thyroid cartilage.
Which cartilage forms the base of the larynx?
The cricoid cartilage.
Multiple Choice: Which structure is known as the ‘voice box’?
a) Larynx
What are the two main parts of the larynx?
The supraglottis and the infraglottis.
True or False: The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage that prevents food from entering the larynx.
True
Name the muscles responsible for vocal cord tension.
The cricothyroid and thyroarytenoid muscles.
What is the role of the arytenoid cartilages in phonation?
They are responsible for opening and closing the vocal cords.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the space between the vocal cords.
glottis
Multiple Choice: Which nerve innervates the majority of the larynx?
b) Recurrent laryngeal nerve
What is the primary blood supply to the larynx?
The superior laryngeal artery and the inferior laryngeal artery.
True or False: The larynx plays a role in the cough reflex.
True
What is the significance of the laryngeal prominence?
It is a landmark for identifying the thyroid cartilage and is more prominent in males.
