Mod3Q4-5

Question 1

How many layers make up the vocal folds?

Answer 1

three

Question 2

Name the layers of the vocal folds in order

Answer 2

epithelial layer, lamina propria, muscular layer

Question 3

vocal ligaments

Answer 3

structures giving support and stiffness to vocal folds

Question 4

laryngoscope

Answer 4

instrument of visualization of the larynx and associated structures

Question 5

aditus

Answer 5

entry to the larynx from the pharynx above

Question 6

vestibule

Answer 6

first cavity of the larynx

Question 7

ventricular folds (false vocal folds)

Answer 7

folds of mucous membrane that overlay the vestibular ligaments

Question 8

vocal folds

Answer 8

aid production of sound through vibration

Question 9

laryngeal ventricle

Answer 9

recess in each lateral wall into which the laryngeal sacculus opens

Question 10

glottis

Answer 10

opening between the vocal folds

Question 11

vocal ligament

Answer 11

extends from thyroid cartilage in front to arytenoid cartilage in back

Question 12

What is the spatial relationship between false and true vocal folds?

Answer 12

false are above true