L13+L14: larynx 1 And 2

Question 1

the upper end of the larynx opens into ___

Answer 1

laryngopharynx

Question 2

the larynx extends from ___

Answer 2

the upper border of the epiglottis to the lower border of the cricoid cartilage (C3-C6)

Question 3

List the single cartilages of the larynx.

Answer 3

thyroid
epiglottis
cricoid

Question 4

list the paired cartilages of the larynx.

Answer 4

arytenoid
corniculate
cuniform

Question 5

what are 2 joints of the larynx ?

Answer 5

cricothyroid

cricoarytenoid

Question 6

what are the boundaries of the laryngeal inlet ?

Answer 6

upper border of epiglottis anteriorly

aryapiglottic fold on both sides

muscous membrane between arytenoid cartilages posterioly

Question 7

what structure encloses the vocal ligaments in the larynx ?

Answer 7

vocal fold

Question 8

the fisure between the 2 vocal folds is known as ?

Answer 8

rima glottidis

Question 9

the area between the vestibular and vocal fold is known as ?

Answer 9

sinus of larynx

Question 10

the area from the vestibular folds to the inlet of the larynx is known as?

Answer 10

vestibule of the larynx

Question 11

what is the nerve supply of the larynx ?

Answer 11

vagus nerve:

above vocal folds: internal laryngeal

below vocal folds: reccurent laryngeal

Question 12

what is the blood supply of the larynx ?

Answer 12

superior and inferior laryngeal arteries

Question 13

what is responsible for the lymph drainage of the larynx ?

Answer 13

deep cervical nodes