Laryngeal Anatomy
Vocal Fold Anatomy
Phonation
Purposes
General
100
Identify #3
What is the thyroid cartilage?
100
Identify #7
What are the vocal folds?
100
True or false: Shorter and thicker vocal folds produces a higher sound
False
100
What is the function of the epiglottis?
Prevents food and drink from entering the windpipe
100
True or false: The larynx is suspended from the hyoid bone
True
200
Identify #2
What is the hyoid bone?
200
Identify #5
What is the thyroarytenoid muscle?
200
What is oscillation?
When the surface of the vocal folds ripple in a wave-like motion
200
What is the function of the thyroarytenoid muscle?
Shortens vocal folds, lower pitch
200
Explain two ways to promote good vocal health
Rest, hydration, healthy speaking and singing
300
Identify #4
What is the cricoid cartilage?
300
Identify #8
What is the cricothyroid muscle?
300
What is the difference between abduction and adduction?
Adduction: vocal folds drawn together
Abduction: vocal folds drawn apart
300
What is the function of cricothyroid muscle?
Lengthens vocal folds, higher pitch
300
Name three of the body parts involved in the breathing process
Larynx, trachea, lungs, diaphragm, ribs, intercostal muscles
400
Identify #1
What is the epiglottis?
400
Identify #3
What are the arytenoid cartilages?
400
What is the glottis?
The opening between the vocal folds
400
What is the function of thyroid cartilage?
Forms front part of larynx, protects and supports vocal folds
400
What are the vocal folds doing during respiration and phonation?
Respiration: vocal folds are open (abduction)
Phonation: vocal folds are closed (adduction)
500
Identify #6
What is arytenoid cartilage?
500
Identify #2
What is the trachea?
500
Explain why breath control is important for singing
The velocity of air determines adduction and the speed of oscillation (how strong the tone and which pitch)
500
What is the function of the arytenoid cartilage?
Helps move vocal folds, aids in tension and relaxation
500
Name the five cartilages we studied in the laryngeal anatomy
Thyroid, cricoid, arytenoid, trachea, epiglottis