Chapter 55 : Visualization of Larynx

Question 1

Motion above the level of the vocal folds

Answer 1

Supraglottal activity

Question 2

Fundamental frequency of vocal fold vibration

Answer 2

> 100 cycles per second (Hz)

Question 3

It is the vertical upheaval of the vocal fold cover over the vocal fold body

Answer 3

Mucosal wave

Question 4

Describes the degree to which one phonatory cycle is similar in amplitude and time to the next phonatory cycle

Answer 4

Regularity or periodicity

Question 5

Refers to extent to which the vocal folds mirror each other during vibration

Answer 5

Phase symmetry

Question 6

Excursion of ____ of the width of the fold is considered normal.

Answer 6

One third

Question 7

Vocal fold’s horizontal excursion from midline

Answer 7

Amplitude

Question 8

Refers to the vibrating vocal folds cyclically changing the glottal area over time, converting the steady exhaled airstream into a series of air pulses that interact with the subglottal and supraglottal pressures

Answer 8

Glottal flow