Larynx and Sound Production Flashcards
1
Q
Extrinsic Muscle Innervation
A
Ansa Cervicalis, C1-3
Strap Muscles
2
Q
Extrinsic Muscle Function
A
Stabilizing Larynx
3
Q
Innervation of Larynx
A
Vagus, Superior Laryngeal, and Recurrent Laryngeal
4
Q
2 Branches of Recurrent Laryngeal
A
Internal = Sensation External = Motor Control or Cricothyroid
5
Q
Hoarseness
A
Abnormal voice changes
6
Q
Dysphonia:
A
alteration in voice quality (laryngeal issues)
7
Q
Dysarthria
A
Defect in rhythm, enunciation, articulation (neurologic or muscular)
8
Q
Stridor
A
Noise from airway obstruciton
9
Q
Stertor
A
Snoring from nose, pharynx, or throat
10
Q
Wheezing
A
Noise from small airway obstrucitons
11
Q
2 most common causes of hoarseness
A
Viral laryngitis
GERD
12
Q
Other causes of hoarseness (12)
A
Allergies, PND, vocal abuse, cough, nodules, polyps, trauma, age, neurological disorders, smoking, malignancy
