Chapter 4 Unit 3 Flashcards
What is phonation?
Phonation is the product of vibrating vocal folds.
Also known as voicing
Respiration is the energy source that allows for phonation
In speech there are voiced and voiceless sounds
Where is the Larynx?
Located at the superior end of the trachea (sits atop the rings of trachea)
What is the Larynx for?
Protects lower passageway from foreign materials
Can be used to hold air in lungs (good for lifting heavy objects)
Generates sound
T or F- Women typically have a longer larynx than men.
False. Men typically have a longer larynx than women in overall length of the larynx
Men 44 mm
Women 36 mm
T or F Everyone has the same framework for their larynx.
False. Varies among individuals
Skeleton of the Larynx ( 5 components)
Thyroid cartilage Cricoid cartilage Arytenoid cartilages Corniculate caritlages Epiglottis
Thyroid Cartilage- characteristics and parts
Articulates inferiorly with cricoid cartilage Largest of the laryngeal cartilages Consists of: Thyroid laminae Thyroid angle Thyroid notch Thyroid prominence Cornu
Thyroid Laminae
Can be called quadrilateral plates. Looks like Micky mouse ears.
Thyroid Angle
Point at which the two thyroid laminae come together
Thyroid Notch
Superior-most point of thyroid angle
Thyroid Prominence
“Adam’s Apple”
Found at the base of the thyroid notch
Flares out to protect anterior and lateral larynx
Thyroid Cornu
Found on the posterior portion of thyroid
2 sets
Superior-Point towards hyoid bone
Inferior-Rest on cricoid cartilage
Cricoid Cartilage
Most inferior cartilage of larynx Unpaired, signet ring-shaped Consists of: Arch Posterior quadrate lamina
Cricoid Cartilage
Arch
Low narrow portion in front
Provides clearance for the vocal folds
Posterior quadrate Lamina (Lamina)
Wide and thick portion in back
Provides point of articulation for arytenoid cartilages
Cricothyroid Joint
Diarthroidal joint found between the thyroid and cricoid cartilages
Point of articulation is the articular facets on cricoid cartilage and the inferior cornu of the thyroid cartilage
Allows for rotation and pivoting
Phonatory Apparatus-5 parts
Arytenoid Cartilages Corniculate Cartilages Cuniform Cartilages Epiglottic Cartilage Hyoid Bone
Arytenoid Cartilages
Found on superior surface of cricoid cartilage Allows for onset and offset of voicing Pyramidal shape which includes: Base Apex
Arytenoid Cartilages Vocal Process
Projects anteriorly toward the thyroid notch
Vocal folds attach
Arytenoid Cartilages Muscular Process
Projects laterally on the arytenoid
Point of attachment for muscles that adduct and abduct the vocal folds
Holds lateral portion of vocal folds and lateral, posterior cricoarytenoid muscles
Arytenoid Cartilages- Vocal Ligament
Attaches to vocal process & medial fibers of vocal muscles
Arytenoid Cartilages-Ventricular Ligament
Superior and lateral to vocal process
Attaches to inner surface of thyroid cartilages
Corniculate Cartilages
Small horn-shaped, extensions of arytenoids
Support aryepiglottic fold
Cuniform Cartilages
Small cartilages embedded within the aryepiglottic fold
Anterior to corniculate cartilages
Provide support for laryngeal covering
Epiglottic Cartilage
Leaflike structure
Stem (Petiolus) arises from the inner surface of the thyroid angle, just below notch
Attaches by means of the thyroepiglottic ligament
Protects airway by deflecting food and liquids from being swallowed
Surface of epiglottis is covered with a mucous membrane lining
hyoepiglottic ligament
attaches Epiglottis to the hyoid bone
aryepiglottic folds
Joins epiglottis with arytenoid cartilages
Hyoid Bone
U-shaped bone
Forms union between the tongue and the laryngeal structure
Located at the level of the 3rd cervical vertebrae
Includes:
Body (Corpus)
Greater Cornu
Lesser Cornu
Attaches to 9 pairs of muscles
Very mobile
Does not connect to any other bone in the body
Forms a base for the tongue
Hyoid Bone- Body/corpus
Shieldlike structure forming the front of the bone
You can feel it by placing your finger on thyroid notch and pushing lightly back toward your vertebral column
Corpus is convex, inner surface is concave
Hyoid Bone- Greater Cornu
Arms that extend posteriorly and slightly horizontally.
Ends of greater horns articulate with the superior horns (cornu) of thyroid cartilage.
Hyoid Bone-lesser cornu
Cone shaped; rise superiorly.
Cricothyroid Joint -where is it and what does it do?
Junction of the cricoid cartilage and the inferior cornu of the thyroid cartilage
Synovial (diarthrodial) joint that allows for the cricoid and thyroid to rotate and glide
Joint provides the major adjustment for change in vocal pitch
Pivot joint
Cricoarytenoid Joint
Saddle joint formed between the cricoid and arytenoid cartilages
Concave portion of arytenoids articulates with convex portion of cricoid lamina
Synovial joint allows for rocking, gliding, and minimal rotation
Posterior Cricoarytenoid Ligament
Extends from posterior surface of the cricoid lamina to the base of the posterior surface of the arytenoid cartilage
Restricts the extent of forward movement of the arytenoid cartilage
Anterior Cricoarytenoid Ligament
Extends from the cricoid cartilage to the anterolateral base of the arytenoid cartilage.
Often absent
May limit backward movement of the arytenoid cartilage
Intrinsic Laryngeal Muscles
Have both origin and insertion on laryngeal cartilages
Make fine adjustments to the vocal mechanism