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Anatomy: Larynx Flashcards

1
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what is enclosed in the pretracheal fascia

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strap muscles

thyroid gland

trachea and larynx

oesphagus and pharynx

recurrent laryngeal nerves

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what is the function of the strap muscles

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accessory muscles of breathing

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3
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where does your laryngopharynx range from

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region of the pharynx from epiglottis to oesophagus

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where is the larynx found in relation to the laryngopharynx

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anteriorly

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5
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which vertebra is the larynx found between

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C4 and C6

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which vertebral level is the hyoid bone at

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C3

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palpable structures in the neck

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laryngeal inlet

  • connection between pharynx and larynx - opening into airway
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9
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how is the chance of aspiration reduced

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raising of larynx towards the oesophagus

epiglottis moves posteriorly aiding the closure of the laryngeal inlet

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10
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what are the nasal cavities separated by medially, and what is the composition of this structure

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nasal septum - perpendicular plate of ethmoid bone, vomer, cartilage

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what is the larynx composed of

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cartilage suspended from the hyoid bone

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12
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functions of the larynx

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maintain patency of URT

cartilage help prevent the entry of foreign bodies

vocal cords and cough reflex produce sound

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arytenoid cartilage

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16
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cricoid pressure

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pressing on the cricoid cartilage of the larynx compresses the oesphagus by pressing it against C6 vertebral body

this means the oesophagus is closed but the larynx/airway is open

prevents regurgitation and aspiration but allows ventilation

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17
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what is another name for the laryngeal inlet

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aditus

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21
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where do the true vocal cords run between

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vocal process of arytenoid cartilage to thyroid cartilage

movement impacts sound

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22
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what are vocal cords

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the free borders of mucosa covered connective tissue in the larynx

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23
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what do the false vocal chords run between

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inferior border of quadrangular memebrane, runs from arytenoid cartilage to epiglottis

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24
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what is the laryngeal pouch

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fold between the vestivular and true vocal folds

25
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note: inferior magin forms the vestibular ligament covered by the vestibular fold

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quadrangular membrane

  • between vestibular ligament (arytenoid cartilage) and epiglottis
26
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conus elasticus - attached to cricoid cartilage

27
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vallecula

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space between epiglottis and tongue

28
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where is the laryngoscope places

29
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aryepiglottic fold - superior border of the quadrangular membrane

30
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what is the action of the intrinsic muscles of the larynx

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control the shape of the rima glottidis and the length and tension of the vocal folds

attach between cartilages

31
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what are all the intrinsic muscles of the larynx innervated by

32
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impact of tension and relaxation of vocal cords

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tension - increased pitch

relaxation - decresed pitch

33
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impact of abduction and adduction of the vocal chords

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abduction - louder

adduction - quieter

34
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what is the tensor ligament of teh thyroid

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cricothyroid - tenses vocal ligament and increases pitch

35
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what is this muscles, and what are its attachments

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cricothyroid - tensor muscle

anterolateral cricoid cartilage to inferior horn of thyroid cartilage

36
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relaxor muscle of the larynx

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thyroarytenoid muscles

37
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thyroarytenoid

from posterior thyroid to anterior arytenoid cartilage

38
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adductor muscle of the larynx

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Lateral crico-arytenoid muscles

and arytenoid muscles

make voice quieter by closing rima glottidis

39
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Lateral crico-arytenoid muscles

from muscular process of arytenoid to anterior cricoid cartilage

40
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thyroarytenoid - relaxor

41
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lateral crico arytenoid - adductor

42
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arytenoid muscles

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adduct/bring vocal ligaments together

44
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abductor muscles of the larynx

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posterior crico-arytenoid muscles

45
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posterior crico-arytenoid muscles

attach from posterior cricoid cartilage to muscular process of arytenoid cartilage

46
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which muscles are involved in controlled expiration

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contraction of anterolateral abdominal wall muscles and internal intercostals

helps build pressure in respiratory tree inferior to larynx

pressure required depends on vocal task

47
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how is phonation produced

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stream of air across vocal chords

length/tension of VC indicates pitch of sound produced by vibration of the cords

degree of opening and shape of rima glottidis is also important

48
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articulation of oral sounds

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  • Soft palate tenses (CN V3) and elevates (CN X) to close off entrance into nasopharynx
  • Directs stream of air through oral cavity
  • Sound interrupted by the tongue (CN XII) and the teeth/lips (CN VII) to produce most vowels and consonants in English language
49
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articulation of nasal sounds

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  • Soft palate tenses (CN V3) and descends (CN X) to close off entrance into oropharynx
  • Directs stream of air through nasal cavities
  • Produces one of three sounds: “m”, “n” or “ing” depending on position of tongue (CN XII), teeth and lips (CN VII).
50
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innervation of the intrinsic muscles

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all apart from the cricothyroid are supplied by the inferior laryngeal nerve (CNX)

cricothyroid - external laryngeal nerve

51
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what is the cricothyroid supplied by

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motor from external laryngeal nerve

52
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what does the internal laryngeal nerve supply

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mucosa above the folds

53
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what does the inferior laryngeal nerve supply

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mucosa below the folds

all intrinsic muscles except cricothyroid

54
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how can CNX be clinically tested

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pharynx: ask patient to swallow a small sip of water
larynx: ask patient to speak - voice hoarse?

ask patient to cough (this also requires functioning diaphragm, phrenic nerves and abdominal wall etc)

55
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muscle: attachments and function

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OMOHYOID

inferior belly from scapula, superior belly attached to inferior by intermediate tendon which is attached to the clavicle

action: depresses hyoid bone

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57
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sternohyoid

58
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muscle: attachments and function

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superiorly: thyrohyoid (depresses hyoid)
inferiorly: sternothyroid (depresses thyroid cartilage)

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