Extrinsic Larygneal Muscles, Ligaments, and Membranes

Question 1

Cricotracheal Membrane

Answer 1

Connects cricoid cartilage to tracheal rings

Question 2

Hyoepiglottic Ligament

Answer 2

Connects hyoid bone to epiglottis

Question 3

Hyothryoid Membrane

Answer 3

Connects hyoid bone to thyroid cartilage and gives rise to the middle and lateral hyothyroid ligaments

Question 4

Sternothyroid Origin

Answer 4

Back surface of the top of the sternum and the first costal cartilage

Question 5

Sternothyroid Insertion

Answer 5

Outer surface of the thyroid cartilage

Question 6

Sternothyroid Use

Answer 6

Contraction pulls the thyroid cartilage down

Question 7

Thyrohyoid Origin

Answer 7

Outer surface of the thyroid cartilage

Question 8

Thyrohyoid Insertion

Answer 8

Lower end of the greater cornu of the hyoid bone

Question 9

Thyrohyoid Use

Answer 9

Contraction decreases the distance between the thyroid cartilage and the hyoid bone

Question 10

Inferior Constrictor Origin

Answer 10

The median raphe (seam) at the back of the pharynx

Question 11

Inferior Constrictor Insertion

Answer 11

On the sides of the cricoid and thyroid cartilages

Question 12

Inferior Constrictor Use

Answer 12

Contraction moves the sidewall of the lower pharynx inward

Question 13

Extrinsic Laryngeal Muscles general use

Answer 13

-Stabilize the larynx
-Change its position within the neck