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WorksheetsUnderstanding the Larynx and Phonation
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 41mins
The framework of the larynx includes all major structures and muscle attachments. Which of the following is NOT a part of the larynx framework?
Thyroid cartilage
Cricoid cartilage
Hyoid bone
Femur
The intrinsic and extrinsic membranes of the larynx are described as:
Intrinsic membranes are located within the larynx, while extrinsic membranes connect the larynx to other structures.
Intrinsic membranes connect the larynx to other structures, while extrinsic membranes are located within the larynx.
Both intrinsic and extrinsic membranes are located within the larynx.
Both intrinsic and extrinsic membranes connect the larynx to other structures.
The origins and insertions of the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the larynx are:
a) Only intrinsic muscles originate and insert within the larynx.
b) Extrinsic muscles originate outside the larynx and insert into it.
c) Both intrinsic and extrinsic muscles originate and insert outside the larynx.
d) Intrinsic muscles originate outside the larynx and insert into it.
The structure of the vocal folds is:
Muscle and ligament
Bone and cartilage
Tendon and skin
Nerve and blood vessel
The function of intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the larynx is to:
Control the pitch and volume of the voice
Aid in digestion
Regulate blood circulation
Support the immune system
Phonation is initiated, sustained, and terminated by which of the following processes?
Vocal fold vibration
Respiratory control
Neural feedback
All of the above
Which of the following describes the physiology of phonation, including laryngeal adduction, abduction, and pitch control?
The process involves the movement of the vocal cords to produce sound.
Phonation is controlled by the diaphragm and abdominal muscles.
It is the regulation of airflow through the nasal cavity.
Phonation is unrelated to laryngeal movements.
The relationships between length, mass, and tension in the vocal folds impact pitch by:
Increasing length and mass lowers pitch, while increasing tension raises pitch.
Increasing length and tension lowers pitch, while increasing mass raises pitch.
Increasing mass and tension raises pitch, while increasing length lowers pitch.
Increasing length, mass, and tension all raise pitch.
The physiology of phonation in regards to speech production involves which of the following processes?
Vibration of the vocal cords
Movement of the tongue
Breathing through the nose
Chewing food
The source-filter theory explains how the human vocal tract shapes sound. Which of the following elements are related to this theory?
Formants, spectra, and spectrograms
Pitch, tone, and volume
Rhythm, melody, and harmony
Amplitude, frequency, and wavelength
What is one of the functions of the larynx?
Digestion
Airway protection
Circulation
Excretion
What is one of the functions of the larynx?
Respiration
Phonation
Absorption
Filtration
What is one of the functions of the larynx?
A) Abdominal fixation
B) Circulation
C) Digestion
D) Excretion
What structure is represented by the white color in the diagram?
Thyroid gland
Hyoid bone
Cricoid cartilage
Thyroid cartilage
What structure is represented by the yellow color in the diagram?
Thyroid gland
Hyoid bone
Cricoid cartilage
Thyroid cartilage
What structure is represented by the red color in the diagram?
Thyroid gland
Hyoid bone
Cricoid cartilage
Thyroid cartilage
What structure is represented by the green color in the diagram?
Thyroid gland
Hyoid bone
Cricoid cartilage
Thyroid cartilage
Identify the system shown in the left diagram.
A) Circulatory system
B) Digestive system
C) Nervous system
D) Respiratory system
Fill in the blank: The windpipe is also known as the ________.
trachea
esophagus
larynx
bronchus
Identify the part labeled as 'Supraglottis' in the diagram of the larynx.
Supraglottis
Epiglottis
Vocal cords
Trachea
Identify the part labeled as 'Vocal Cord' in the diagram of the larynx.
Vocal Cord
Epiglottis
Trachea
Esophagus
Identify the part labeled as 'Glottis' in the diagram of the larynx.
Glottis
Epiglottis
Vocal Cords
Trachea
Identify the part labeled as 'Subglottis' in the diagram of the larynx.
Subglottis
Epiglottis
Vocal Cords
Trachea
Identify the part labeled as 'Esophagus' in the diagram of the larynx.
Esophagus
Trachea
Larynx
Pharynx
Identify the part labeled as 'Nasal Cavity' in the diagram of the larynx.
Nasal Cavity
Trachea
Esophagus
Epiglottis
Identify the part labeled as 'Oral Cavity' in the diagram of the larynx.
Oral Cavity
Pharynx
Esophagus
Trachea
Identify the part labeled as 'Tongue' in the diagram of the larynx.
Tongue
Epiglottis
Vocal Cords
Trachea
Identify the part labeled as 'Epiglottis' in the diagram of the larynx.
Epiglottis
Trachea
Vocal Cords
Thyroid Cartilage
Identify the part labeled as 'Trachea' in the diagram of the larynx.
Trachea
Esophagus
Larynx
Pharynx
What is the function of the Hyoid Bone in the skeleton of the larynx?
Attachment to epiglottis and muscles of jaw and tongue
Anterior attachment of vocal folds
Complete ring
Two cartilages which glide along the posterior cricoid
The Thyroid Cartilage is responsible for the anterior attachment of vocal folds and posterior articulation with which cartilage?
Arytenoid cartilages
Cricoid cartilage
Hyoid Bone
None of the above
Fill in the blank: The Cricoid Cartilage forms a complete ring and articulates with ______ and arytenoid cartilages.
thyroid
hyoid
epiglottis
trachea
What is the role of Arytenoid cartilages in the skeleton of the larynx?
A) Attachment to epiglottis
B) Anterior attachment of vocal folds
C) Complete ring
D) Glide along the posterior cricoid and attach to posterior ends of vocal folds
What is the name of the bone labeled at the top of the laryngeal skeleton diagram?
The name of the bone labeled at the top of the laryngeal skeleton diagram.
Hyoid bone
Thyroid cartilage
Cricoid cartilage
Which cartilage is located below the thyroid cartilage in the laryngeal skeleton?
Cricoid cartilage
Epiglottis
Arytenoid cartilage
Corniculate cartilage
Identify the cartilage labeled as 'Epiglottis' in the laryngeal skeleton diagram.
Epiglottis
Thyroid Cartilage
Cricoid Cartilage
Arytenoid Cartilage
Which of the following is a part of the laryngeal skeleton?
A) Femur
B) Thyroid cartilage
C) Scapula
D) Patella
Match the following parts of the laryngeal skeleton with their correct labels:
Hyoid bone
Hyoid bone
Thyroid cartilage
Thyroid cartilage
Cricoid cartilage
Cricoid cartilage
Epiglottis
Epiglottis
What is the name of the bone shown in the diagram?
Femur
Tibia
Humerus
Radius
Which muscle is labeled as 'Hyoglossus m.' in the diagram?
Identify the part labeled as 'Greater cornu' in the diagram.
Greater cornu
Lesser cornu
Body of hyoid
Thyroid cartilage
What is the name of the cartilage labeled in the diagram?
Thyroid cartilage
Cricoid cartilage
Epiglottis
Arytenoid cartilage
Which view of the thyroid cartilage shows the 'Lamina angle'?
A) Anterior View
B) Posterior View
C) Lateral View
In which view is the 'Oblique line' visible?
A) Anterior View
B) Posterior View
C) Lateral View
Identify the part labeled as 'Laryngeal prominence' in the diagram.
Laryngeal prominence
Thyroid cartilage
Cricoid cartilage
Epiglottis
What is the structure labeled as 'Arch' in the anterior view of the cricoid cartilage?
Fill in the blank: The _______ view of the cricoid cartilage shows the facet for thyroid and lamina.
The lateral view of the cricoid cartilage shows the facet for thyroid and lamina.
The anterior view of the cricoid cartilage shows the facet for thyroid and lamina.
The posterior view of the cricoid cartilage shows the facet for thyroid and lamina.
The superior view of the cricoid cartilage shows the facet for thyroid and lamina.
Which view of the cricoid cartilage shows the facet for arytenoid and arch?
What is the name of the cartilage labeled at the top of the Arytenoid Cartilages diagram?
A) Corniculate cartilage
B) Cricoid cartilage
C) Muscular process
D) Vocal process
Fill in the blank: The _______ process is located at the bottom of the Arytenoid Cartilages in the anterior view.
Muscular process.
Vocal process.
Articular process.
Lateral process.
Which view of the Arytenoid Cartilages shows the apex at the top?
A) Anterior view
B) Lateral view
C) Posterior view
What is the movement depicted in the diagram titled 'Arytenoid movement - Rock'?
Sliding
Rocking
Rotating
Twisting
What type of movement is depicted in the diagram for the arytenoid cartilage?
A) Rotation
B) Glide
C) Flexion
D) Extension
What type of movement is depicted in the diagram for the arytenoid cartilages?
A) Rotation
B) Flexion
C) Extension
D) Abduction
What is the epiglottis comprised of?
Bone
Elastic cartilage
Muscle
Fibrous tissue
What is the first level of airway protection provided by the epiglottis?
A) Opens the respiratory system when we swallow
B) Closes off the respiratory system when we swallow
C) Filters air entering the lungs
D) Warms the air before it enters the lungs
The epiglottis is not involved in _______.
phonation
digestion
respiration
swallowing
Identify all the major cartilages of the larynx and major bone?
Thyroid, Cricoid, Arytenoid, Epiglottis, Hyoid
Femur, Patella, Tibia, Fibula
Scapula, Clavicle, Sternum, Ribs
Mandible, Maxilla, Zygomatic, Nasal
Identify minor cartilages of the larynx.
Arytenoid, Corniculate, Cuneiform
Thyroid, Cricoid, Epiglottis
Hyoid, Thyroid, Cricoid
Epiglottis, Arytenoid, Hyoid
Identify the major bones/cartilages from different views.
Femur, Tibia, Fibula
Humerus, Radius, Ulna
Scapula, Clavicle, Sternum
Pelvis, Patella, Calcaneus
Identify the major landmarks on each of the above structures.
Eiffel Tower, Great Wall of China
Statue of Liberty, Sydney Opera House
Taj Mahal, Colosseum
All of the above
Recognize where each structure sits in relationship to the others.
Above the others
Below the others
Beside the others
Within the others
Identify the part labeled as 'Epiglottis' in the diagram of the larynx.
Epiglottis
Trachea
Vocal Cords
Thyroid Cartilage
Which part of the larynx is labeled as 'Hyoid bone'?
Hyoid bone
Thyroid cartilage
Cricoid cartilage
Epiglottis
The function of the 'Thyrohyoid membrane' in the larynx is:
To connect the thyroid cartilage to the hyoid bone
To produce sound
To protect the vocal cords
To regulate airflow to the lungs
Match the following parts of the larynx with their labels:
Epiglottis
Epiglottis
Thyroid cartilage lamina
Thyroid cartilage lamina
Cricoid cartilage
Cricoid cartilage
Trachea
Trachea
