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2. What 3 components is the larynx structure composed of? AND: What is the 1.) biological
function and 2.) secondary function of the larynx?
4. The _____ _______ is suspended from the larynx, providing tongue root and laryngeal
framework.
5. What does the hyothryroid membrane and the hyothyroid ligament do?
6. T/F: The thyroid cartilage is the largest laryngeal cartilage and forms the anterior and lateral
walls of the larynx.
7. What is the anatomical name for your Adam’s apple (or the groove where the 2 lamina meet)?
8. What do the superior and inferior horns of the thyroid cartilage articulate with?
9. What is the name of the image below and where does is lay in the laryngeal structure?
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11. The cricothyroid joint is a ______ ______ (name type of joint) and allows
______________________. (what does the joint allow the thyroid cartilages to do?)
12. Name the (blue) image below and explain their vocal + muscular processes:
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13. What cartilage is imbedded within the aryepiglottic folds, covered by connective tissue, fat,
and mucous membrane, and supports/stiffens aryepiglottic folds to help maintain laryngeal
opening?
14. The 2 “pits” between the base of the epiglottis and tongue base is called the ___________.
16. This structure connects the thyroid, cricoid, and arytenoid cartilages and terminates at the
vocal ligament on the superior border. It also channels air out to hit the most medial edges of
vocal fold.
This is called the ________ ___________.
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21. What is the acoustic correlate for pitch and what do you need to change to raise pitch?
25. Closure vocal fold duration with increased intensity or loudness to produce shorter/longer
pulses of energy and close more/less quickly. (circle)
26. Explain what subglottal air pressure vs. glottal resistance is:
29. Name/describe the indirect vs direct types of laryngeal instrumentation discussed in class
with their pros vs cons:
30. Review all intrinsic vs. extrinsic muscles worksheet completed in class
Tip: Copy and re-fill in the worksheet to quiz yourself on all the muscles