Cricothyroid muscle - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The ____ laryngeal muscles control the tension and position of the vocal cords, while the _____ laryngeal muscles support the larynx inside the neck and assist with swallowing Answer> intrinsic, extrinsic The ____ nerve innervates all of the intrinsic laryngeal muscles except the cricothyroid muscle Answer> recurrent laryngeal Which laryngeal muscle pair is responsible for opening (abducting) the vocal cords? Answer> the posterior cricoarytenoids Which laryngeal muscle pai...

SLP PRAXIS - VOICE DISORDERS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+ In which breathing pattern is thoracic enlargement achieved by expansion of the lower thoracic and abdominal cavities during inspiration? Diaphragmatic-abdominal breathing The maximum volume of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation is: Vital capacity Men have a vital capacity in the range of: In the range of 4L to 5L What is the function of the visceral and parietal pleura? To prevent the lungs from collapsing What is ...

What gland is found in the muscular triangle of the neck? (Ans- Thyroid gland Is an afferent or efferent pupillary defect described as B/L pupillary constriction when light is shined in the unaffected eye and B/L paradoxical dilation when light is shined in the affected eye? (Ans- Afferent pupillary defect (CN II lesion); in an efferent pupillary defect (CN III), B/L constrict when light is shined in the unaffected eye and consensual pupil constriction occurs when light is shined in the a...

USMLE Step 1 Comprehensive Questions Bank What gland is found in the muscular triangle of the neck? - Thyroid gland Is an afferent or efferent pupillary defect described as B/L pupillary constriction when light is shined in the unaffected eye and B/L paradoxical dilation when light is shined in the affected eye? - Afferent pupillary defect (CN II lesion); in an efferent pupillary defect (CN III), B/L constrict when light is shined in the unaffected eye and consentual pupil constricti...

What gland is found in the muscular triangle of the neck? ANS- Thyroid gland Is an afferent or efferent pupillary defect described as B/L pupillary constriction when light is shined in the unaffected eye and B/L paradoxical dilation when light is shined in the affected eye? ANS- Afferent pupillary defect (CN II lesion); in an efferent pupillary defect (CN III), B/L constrict when light is shined in the unaffected eye and consentual pupil constriction occurs when light is shined in the...

PNS and Pharyngeal Development Questions And Answers | Latest Update 1. The secondary palate is formed from the: A) Maxilla B) Mandible C) Lateral palatine processes D) Incisive papilla Answer: C) Lateral palatine processes________________________________________ 2. Which pharyngeal arch is responsible for the formation of the maxilla and mandible? A) First arch B) Second arch C) Third arch D) Fourth arch Answer: A) First arch________________________________________ 3. What structur...

What muscle abducts the vocal cords? - correct answer posterior cricoarytenoid What is the only muscle that tenses (elongates) the vocal cords? - correct answer cricothyroid "cords tense" What muscle opens the glottis? - correct answer thyroepiglottic What two muscles close the glottis? - correct answer aryepiglottic oblique arytenoid What muscles adduct the vocal cords and arytenoids? - there are two - correct answer lateral cricoarytenoid transverse arytenoid Wha...

Dysphagia Final Exam (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: During the pharyngeal phase of swallowing which of the following occurs Answer: hyoid bone and larynx elevate and move anteriorly Q: Peristalsis, the descending wavelike pattern of sequential contractions of esophageal sphincter muscles Answer: True Q: The recurrent laryngeal nerve innervates all muscles of the larynx Answer: False (innervates all but not th...

USMLE Step 1 Questions and Verified Answers (2022-2023) USMLE Step 1 Questions and Verified Answers (2022-2023) USMLE Step 1 Questions and Verified Answers (2022-2023) What gland is found in the muscular triangle of the neck? -ANSWER Thyroid gland Is an afferent or efferent pupillary defect described as B/L pupillary constriction when light is shined in the unaffected eye and B/L paradoxical dilation when light is shined in the affected eye? -ANSWER Afferent pupillary defect (CN II lesion);...

Source filter model (4) - ~ the larynx serves as the sound source and its output is then sent into the vocal tract which filters it. ~ larynx on its on cant produce any sound unless there is pressure driving it ~ pressure comes from the lungs ~ vocal tract doesn't just filter but resonates or enhances some sounds Pitch (2) - Stretch the vocal folds to increase their tension and therefore increase the frequency at which they will vibrate ~ Contracting the cricothyroid muscle Whisper (2...