Airway Anatomy Flashcards

1
Q

Cricothyroid

A

Elongates (tenses)
‘Cords Tense’
SLN

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2
Q

Vocalis

A

Shortens (relaxes)

RLN

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3
Q

Thyroarytenoid

A

Shortens (relaxes), ADDucts cords (narrow glottis)
‘THey Relax’
RLN

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4
Q

Lateral cricoarytenoid

A

ADDucts cords (narrow glottis)
‘Let’s Close Airways’
RLN

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5
Q

Posterior cricoarytenoid

A

ABducts cords (widens glottis)
‘Please Come Apart’
RLN

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6
Q

Depress Larynx

A

Omohyoid
Sternohyoid
Sternothyroid

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