Vocal Folds Flashcards
1
Q
Abduction
A
OPEN
2
Q
ADDUCTION
A
closed
3
Q
Aryepiglottic Folds
A
- Tips of arytenoids to the larynx
- Separates laryngeal vestibule from pharynx
4
Q
Bernouli Effect
A
- change in pressure that pulls vocal folds together caused by Bernoulli Effect
- speed of air increases and sucks vocal folds toward each other
5
Q
Mucosal Wave
A
wave-like motion of vocal fold cover, necessary for vibration and phonation