Anatomy Quiz 5

Which of the following are NOT a structure within the larynx?

Bones

Airway protection

Closed

All of the following are extrinsic laryngeal ligaments except: 1. Lateral hypothyroid ligament 2 .Hyoepiglottic ligament 3. Conus elasticus 4. Cricotracheal membrane

Conus elasticus

Which laryngeal structure is leaf shaped and it's main function is to deflect food from the trachea?

Epiglottis

Extrinsic laryngeal ligaments attach to a laryngeal structure and a structure inside the larynx.

False (outside)

Phonation

Partly Open

False

The larynx is located inferior to the trachea and superior to the hyoid bone.

The glottis is the opening between the vocal folds.

True

Which of the following is NOT a paired laryngeal cartilage within the larynx?

cricoid cartilages

Why is motion of laryngeal cartilages important?

determining the tension of the vocal folds opening and closing of the glottis determining the shape of the glottis

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of they cricoid cartilage?

laryngeal prominence

Airflow airflow for breathing

open