Phonatory system Intro & Hyoid Bone Flashcards
1
Q
What is phonation?
A
- A product of vibrating vocal folds
- Also known as voicing
2
Q
What are the main structures of the Phonatory system?
A
- Hyoid bone
- Larynx
3
Q
Where is the Hyoid bone located?
A
- at the level of the 3rd cervical vertebrae
4
Q
What are the main structures of the Hyoid bone?
A
- Body (corpus)
- Greater cornu
- Lesser cornu
5
Q
Name the structures of A, B, C
A
A. Corpus
B. Greater cornu
C. Lesser Cornu
6
Q
How does the Greater cornu articulate?
A
- articulates with the superior horns (cornu) of the thyroid cartilage
7
Q
Two details about the lesser cornu
A
- Cone shaped
- rise superiorly
8
Q
Two interesting facts about the Hyoid bone:
A
- It’s very mobile.
- It does not connect to any other bone in the body.
