Intrinsic muscles of larynx Flashcards by Laura Wallace

Q

Cricothyroid

A

Stretches and tenses vocal ligaments

Increases pitch + more forceful speech

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Thyroarytenoid

A

Relax vocal ligaments

Decreases pitch + softer voice

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Q

Posterior cricoarytenoid

A

ABductors

Make voice louder by opening rima glottidis

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Q

Lateral cricoarytenoid

A

Adducts vocal ligaments

Responsible for whispering

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Q

Arytenoids (oblique and transverse)

A

Adduct vocal ligaments

Make voice quieter

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