Larynx Flashcards by Jose Ting | Brainscape

Q

What is the function of the oblique arytenoid m.?

A

Close the laryngeal inlet

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What is the function of the thyroarytenoid m.?

A

relax vocal folds

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What is the function of the posterior cricoarytenoid m.?

A

ABduction of vocal folds

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What is the function of the lateral cricoarytenoid m.?

A

ADduction of vocal folds

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What is the function of the Transverse arytenoid m.?

A

ADduction of vocal folds

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What is the function of the cricothyroid m.?

A

Stretching and tensing of the vocal fold

NOTE: Only laryngeal m. innervated by the ext laryngeal n. (others by inf laryngeal n.)

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What is the function of the vocalis m.?

A

Regional tenxing of the vocal ligament

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly