Larynx

Question 1

Where in relation to the cervical vertebrae does the larynx sit?

Answer 1

C4-C6

Question 2

What is the beginning and the end of the larynx?

Answer 2

Epiglottis to the cricoid cartilage

Question 3

What are the three large section of cartilage?

Answer 3

Thyroid
Crichoid
Eppiglotis

Question 4

What is the laryngeal prominence?

Answer 4

Adams Apple

Part of. the thyroid cartilage

Question 5

Where is the cricoid cartilage?

Answer 5

C6

Question 6

What is the function of the eppiglotis?

Answer 6

Protects the airways from aspiration

Question 7

What are the two main sets of paired cartilage in the larynx?

Answer 7

Arytenoid

Corniculate

Question 8

What is the function of the arytenoid cartilage?

Answer 8

Attachements for the vocal chords and ligaments

Question 9

Where is the corniculate located?

Answer 9

Fixed on superior surface of the arytenoid cartilage.

Question 10

How many joints are located within the larynx?

Answer 10

2

Question 11

What joint allows movement of the larynx and what type of joint is it?

Answer 11

Cricoarytenoid

Synovial

Question 12

What joint alters the pitch of the human voice by altering the length of the chords?

Answer 12

Cricothyroid

Question 13

What is located directly superior to the larynx?

Answer 13

Hyoid bone C3