THE LARYNX

Question 1

the larynx is a complex organ of

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voice production

Question 2

it is composed of

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9 cartilage connected by membranes and ligaments

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larynx contains

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vocal cords/folds

Question 4

Located anteriorly in the neck

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TRUE

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vertebral level

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C3-C6

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Connects the inferior part of the oropharynx to

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the trachea

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Lies anterior to the

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laryngopharynx

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The secondary function is to

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guard the air passages

Question 9

3 unpaired cartilages

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1. thyroid
2. cricoid
3. epiglottic

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3 paired cartilage

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1. arytenoid
2. corniculate
3. cuneiform

Question 11

1. thyroid cartilage

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Is the largest of the cartilages

o Its superior border lies opposite the C4 vertebra.

Question 12

The inferior two-thirds of its two plate-like laminae fuse

anteriorly in the median plane to form the

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laryngeal prominence/ adam s apple

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Superior horns attach to the hyoid by the

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thyrohyoid membrane

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Inferior horns articulate with the lateral surfaces of the

cricoid cartilage at the

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cricothyroid joints

Question 15

consists of which cartilage

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hyaline cartilage

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The main movements at these joints are

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rotation and
the gliding of the thyroid cartilage, which results in changes in
the length of the vocal folds.

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cricoid cartilage

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consisting of a broadsheet posteriorly and a much narrower arch anteriorly (said to resemble a signet ring in shape).

Question 18

The cartilage completely encircles the airway, marking the inferior border of the larynx at the level of

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C6

Question 19

It articulates with the paired arytenoid cartilages posteriorly, as well as providing an attachment for the inferior horns of the thyroid cartilage.

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true

Question 20

The cricoid is the only complete circle of cartilage in the larynx or trachea. This is of clinical relevance during emergency intubation – as the pressure can be applied to the cricoid to occlude the esophagus, and thus prevent regurgitation of gastric contents (known as cricoid pressure or Sellick’s maneuver).

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true

Question 21

It attaches to the inferior margin of the thyroid cartilage

by the

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median cricothyroid ligament

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and attaches to the first ring of the thyroid cartilage by

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cricotracheal ligament

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3. epiglottic cartilage

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Leaf-shaped,
consisting of elastic cartilage à
gives flexibility to the epiglottis,
a heart-shaped cartilage
covered with mucous membrane
o Situated posterior to the root of the tongue and the
hyoid and anterior to the laryngeal inlet
o Its broad superior end is free.
o Inferior end, the stalk of the epiglottis, is attached to
the thyroid laminae by the thyroid-epiglottic ligament
During swallowing, the epiglottis flattens and moves posteriorly to close off the larynx and prevent aspiration.

Question 24

A. arytenoid cartilages

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The arytenoid cartilages are pyramidal-shaped structures that sit on the cricoid cartilage. They consist of an apex, base, three sides, and two processes

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Sits on cricoid like a hat, forming

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crico-arytenoid joints à permit the arytenoid cartilages to slide
toward or away from one to another, to tilt anteriorly and posteriorly, and to rotate (critical movements
for vocal cords

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provides an attachment point for various key structures in the larynx:

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Apex – articulates with the corniculate cartilage.
Base – articulates with the superior border of the cricoid cartilage.
Vocal process – provides attachment for the vocal ligament.
Muscular process – provides attachment for the posterior and lateral cricoarytenoid muscles.

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B. corniculate cartilage

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The corniculate cartilages are minor cartilaginous structures. They articulate with the apices of the arytenoid cartilages.

Question 28

C. cuneiform cartilage

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The cuneiform cartilages are located within the aryepiglottic folds. They have no direct attachment but act to strengthen the folds.

Question 29

corniculate and cuneiform

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Appear as small nodules in the posterior part of the aryepiglottic folds.
o The corniculate cartilages attached to the apices of the arytenoid cartilages
o The cuneiform cartilages do not directly attach to other cartilages.
o Medial bump à corniculate
o Lateral bump à cuneiform