Larynx Flashcards
1
Q
Larynx
A
Primary function is NOT sound
Provide protective sphincter to the airway during swallowing
Consists of nine hyaline and elastic cartilages three paired and three unpaired
2
Q
3 Unpaired
A
Cricoid
Thyroid
Epiglottis
3
Q
3 Paired
A
Arytenoid
Cornicultae
Cuneiform
4
Q
Cricoid
A
Complete ring within the larynx
5
Q
Thyroid
A
Adam’s Apple
6
Q
Swallowing
A
THe laryngeal cartilages are elevated with causes the epiglottis to flip down and cover the glottis
7
Q
Hyaline
A
Hold open the trachea/ airways
8
Q
Arytenoid
A
Ladle Shape
9
Q
Corniculate
A
Horn Shape
