Larynx Flashcards
3 functions of the larynx
respiratory, protective, phonation
lateral rotation of what joint widens the rima glottidis
cricoarytenoid
what muscles attach to the cricoarytenoid joints
posterior cricoarytenoids
how is the protective function of the larynx carried out
glottis closure and the cough reflex
how does phonation occur
inspiration increases subglottal pressure, vocal cords vibrate as air passes, the upper respiratory tract modifies vibrations
what dictates the pitch of speech
tension/length of vocal cords, degree of opening and shape of rima glottidis
what nerve innervates the intrinsic muscles of the larynx
inferior laryngeal branch of CN X
what is the laryngeal suspended from and by what
the hyoid bone by fibrous membranes
what type of cartilage is the laryngeal skeleton composed of
mainly hyaline
epiglottis is elastic
what type of mucosa lines the internal larynx
respiratory
what are the 3 regions of internal larynx
laryngeal vestibule, laryngeal ventricles and infra-glottic region
what is collectively known as the supra-glottic region
vestibule and ventricles
what happens to the rima glottidis when the posterior cricoarytenoid muscles contract
opens - forced respiration
what happens to the rima glottidis when the arytenoid muscles contract
closed for phonation
what happens to the rima glottidis when the lateral crico-arytenoid muscles contract
glottis closure with slight opening for whispering
what is the function of the lateral cricoarytenoids
adduct the vocal ligaments via the cricoarytenoid joints
what two structures do the lateral cricoarytenoids attach
muscular process of the arytenoid to the anterior cricoid cartilage.
what does the arytenoid muscle do
abduct the vocal cord via the cricoarytenoid joint
what do the arytenoid muscles attach
the posterior cricoid cartilage to the muscular process of the arytenoid
function of thyroarytenoids
relax vocal ligament to decrease pitch
what do the thyroarytenoids attach
posterior thyroid to the anterior arytenoid cartilage
function of cricoarytenoids
tense the vocal ligament to increase pitch
nod’ the thyroid cartilage
what do the cricoarytenoids attach
anterolateral cricoid cartilage to the inferior horn of the thyroid
describe oral articulation
soft palate tenses and elevates closing the nasopharynx
tongue, teeth and lips modify