Quiz 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What systems are needed to create voice
A
Respiration, phonation, and resonance
2
Q
What are some of the anatomical structures of the larynx?
A
hyoid bone, epiglottis, trachea, cricoid cartilage, thyroid cartilage, and laryngeal incisure
3
Q
What are the 3 functions of the larynx?
A
- Biological: protects airway
- emotional: Tells what person is feeling
- linguistic: meaning of things
4
Q
Subdivisions of biological functions?
A
- Aryepiglottic folds: adduct during activities
- Ventricular folds (false):adduct during activities
- Thyroarytenoid muscles (true): adduct during swallowing
5
Q
Prevalence of voice disorders??
A
- most common for women
- 20-30% in elderly
- 11% in teachers
- 12% in SLPs
6
Q
3 basic categories for voice disorders and what determines each?
A
- Functional:result of use issues
- Organic: structure related
- neurogenic: innervation related
7
Q
How is voice produced?
A
Vocal folds adduct slightly together, allowing expired air to pass between them, setting the folds into vibration
8
Q
Typical voice?
A
- Loud enough to hear
- Production must be hygienic and safe
- Pleasant quality
- Flexible to express emotion
- Should represent speaker in age and gender
