larynx/ hyoid
Larynx/ Hyoid
Parts of the larynx
Laryngeal Mechanisms and ligaments
Muscles of the Larynx
100
The biological role of the larynx is ____________
protective
100
What are the 3 paired and 3 unpaired cartilages in the larynx
paired: thyroid, cricoid, epiglottis unpaired: artyenoids - cuneiforms and corniculates
100
Shaped like a signet ring that forms lower border of the laryngeal framework
The Cricoid
100
The hypothyroid membrane, hyoepiglottic ligament, and cricotracheal ligaments are all _________ membranes
Extrinsic
100
Digastric Mylohyoid Stylohyoid Geniohyoid are all____________
Suprahyoids
200
The non-biological role of the larynx is_____________
sound generator
200
what is formed by two thyroid lamina
the thyroid
200
Contains a muscular process and a vocal process. Roughly resembles a three sided pyramid
The arytenoids
200
The intrinsic membranes of the larynx include:
- quadrangular membrane - conus elasticus
200
Sternothyroid Sternohyoid Omohyoid thyrohyoid are all _____________
Infrahyoids
300
the hyoid bone open end faces ________ toward the esophagus
posteriorly
300
the superior thyroid notch or the "Adams Apple" is more prominent in males because it is at a __ degree and females is at a ___ degree.
1. 90 2. 120
300
Flexible leaf like structure located begin the hyoid bone and root of tongue. Prevents food from entering layrnx during swallowing.
What is the epiglottis?
300
how the epiglottis attaches to the hyoid bone
hyoepiglottic ligament
300
Dr. HC favorite suprahyoid is the_____________
Geniohyoid
400
3 main parts of the hyoid:
-corpus - greater cornu - lesser cornu
400
The ______ lines runs downward and forward on each of the thyroid lamina
Oblique
400
Diarthrodial joint that permits rocking and some gliding of the arytenoids.
What is the cricoarytenoid joint?
400
_____ is an intrinsic laryngeal membrane the courses downward and terminate at the ventricular ligaments
Quadrangular membrane
400
This is a paired muscle consisting of an anterior and posterior belly
Digastric
500
What is the greatest bone in the body according to Dr. HC?
the hyoid bone
500
The thyroid had two cornu:
inferior and superior
500
Only bone in the body not attached to another bone
What is the hyoid bone
500
TRUE/ FASLE: the medial and alter cricothryoid ligaments are a part of the conus elasticus
TRUE
500
long narrow two bellied muscle on antero-lateral surface of the neck
Omohyoid
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