Larynx Flashcards
1
Q
Larynx is made of single pieces of cartilage which include?
A
Thyroid cartilage, Epiglottis, Cricoid
2
Q
What does the thyroid cartilage (Adams apple) protect?
A
Vocal cords
3
Q
What is the epiglottis structure shape?
What does it protect airway from?
A
Leaf shaped structure
Protects airway from food or water
4
Q
On swallowing epiglottis blocks entry to larynx, where is food and fluids projected towards?
A
Oesophagus
5
Q
What does arytenoid cartilage influence movement of?
A
Mucus membranes (vocal folds) that generate voice
