Speech Anatomy Exam 2 quiz questions
Which of the following sounds requires vibration of the vocal folds? -/s/ -/t/ -/k/ -/g/
/g/
Which of the following statements about the larynx is true? -Production of voice is a life sustaining function -It allows air to flow in and out of the lungs which is a life sustaining function -fixing the thorax for lifting is a life sustaining function -the larynx does not have nay life sustaining functions
It allows air to flow in and out of the lungs which is a life sustaining function
The contraction of which of the following muscles allows for opening of the vocal folds?
Posterior cricoarytenoid
which part of the laryngeal framework is considered the entrance to the larynx form the pharynx
aditus laryngis
The movements of which type of cartilage allow for opening and closing movements of the vocal folds? -thyroid -cricoid -epiglottis -arytenoids
arytenoids
which of the following laryngeal cartilages is paired? -arytenoids -epiglottis -cricoid -thyroid
arytenoids
which structure or structures connect the hyoid bone to the larynx?
both the thryohyoid membrane and the lateral and median thyrohyoid ligaments
which joint allows for rocking and gliding movements of the thyroid that allow for a change in vocal pitch? -cricoarytenoid joint -cricothyroid joint -aryepiglottic joint -cricotracheal joint
cricothyroid joint
Which of the following muscles is the primary tensor of the vocal folds and most crucial for pitch change?
criocothyroid
which type of cartilage is found within the aryepiglottic folds and does not directly articulate with any other type of cartilage in the larynx? -cricoid cartilage -thyroid cartilage -cuneiform cartilage -croniculate cartilage
cuneiform cartilage
Which of the following muscles is not an intrinsic muscle of the larynx?
digastricus
Which of the following ligaments binds the epiglottis to the corpus of the hyoid?
hyoepiglottic
What structure forms a union between the tongue and the larynx? -thyroid cartilage -cricoid cartilage -hyoid bone -trachea
hyoid bone
Which of the following is true regarding the framework of the larynx? -extrinsic muscles have an origin and insertion in the larynx -extrinsic muscles are important for fine adjustments of the larynx such as changes in pitch -intrinsic muscles are important for fine adjustments of the larynx such as changes in pitch
intrinsic muscles are important for fine adjustments of the larynx such as changes in pitch
What is the space between true and false vocal folds which contains mucus glands that secrete lubricating mucus into the laryngeal cavity?
laryngeal ventricle
which of the following muscle groups allows for tight vocal fold closure?
lateral cricoarytenoid, interarytenoids transverse and oblique arytenoid, and thyromuscularis
Which structure connects the epiglottis, thyroid cartilage, arytenoids and corniculates?
quadrangular membrane
which of the following layers of the vocal folds comprises the cover?
squamous epithemlium, superficial lamina propria and intermediate lamina propria
which of the following is not true regarding the cartilages of the larynx? -there are 6 total cartilages which comprise the larynx -there are 6 types of cartilages which comprise the larynx -there are 9 total cartilages which comprise the larynx -the largest type of cartilage is the thyroid cartilages
there are 6 total cartilages which comprise the larynx
which structure of the laryngeal framework has superior and inferior cornua or horns? -cricoid cartilage -thyroid cartilage -hyoid bone -arytenoid cartilage
thyroid cartilage
