Week 6 - The larynx

Question 1

Which laryngeal cartilage has two long horns extending upwards, and two short horns extending downwards?

Answer 1

Thyroid

Question 2

Which joint is encircled by the anterior, lateral and posterior ceratocricoid ligaments?

Answer 2

Cricothyroid

Question 3

The cricoarytenoid joint allows ROCKING and SLIDING movement. true or false?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which structure has both vocal processes and muscular processes?

Answer 4

Arytenoid Cartilages

Question 5

The vocal folds connect to the Thyroid at the back and the Arytenoids at the front. true or false?

Answer 5

False

Question 6

What are alternative names for the false vocal folds?

Answer 6

• Ventricular Folds
• Vestibular Folds

Question 7

The laryngeal inlet refers to the point where the larynx opens into the trachea. true or false

Answer 7

False

Question 8

The thyroid cartilage connects directly to which structures in the larynx? -2

Answer 8

• The cricoid cartilage
• Epiglottis

Question 9

The most significant movement of the cricothyroid joint is?

Question 10

The cricoid cartilage has four facets that provide points of connection with other cartilages. These points of connection are called the…?

Answer 10

Cricothyroid and cricoepiglottic joints