Anatomy Larynx Flashcards
1
Q
Extension of larynx from c.. To c..
A
C3 to C6
2
Q
The only muscle causing abduction of vocal cords
A
Posteroir crico-aretynoid
3
Q
Nerve supply of larynx
A
Vagus divides into superior laryngeal and recurrent laryngeal
Sup. Laryngeal further divides into internal and external laryngeal
. Sensory Above vocal cords: internal laryngeal N.
. Motor to cricothyroid: external laryngeal
. Motor to all muscle except cricothyroid and sensory below vocal cords: recurrent laryngeal N.
4
Q
Blood supply of larynx
A
. Sup. Laryngeal and sup. Thyroid
. Inf. Laryngeal and Inf. Thyroid