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Sound is produced by the vibration of the ______.
Sound is produced by the vibration of the ______.
vocal folds
The larynx is the superior continuation of the ______ passage.
The larynx is the superior continuation of the ______ passage.
respiratory
The laryngeal reflex activity involves ______ closure.
The laryngeal reflex activity involves ______ closure.
spastic
The larynx consists of (1) ______ and (9) cartilages.
The larynx consists of (1) ______ and (9) cartilages.
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Voice quality can be described as ______, breathy, hypernasal, hyponasal.
Voice quality can be described as ______, breathy, hypernasal, hyponasal.
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Larynx Cartilages is the topic of Chapter (2) in the course on Human Voice Disorders, in the Faculty of ______.
Larynx Cartilages is the topic of Chapter (2) in the course on Human Voice Disorders, in the Faculty of ______.
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The larynx lies superior in the respiratory passage way opposite approximately the fifth or sixth cervical vertebral body. The cartilages of the larynx are held together by membranes and ______.
The larynx lies superior in the respiratory passage way opposite approximately the fifth or sixth cervical vertebral body. The cartilages of the larynx are held together by membranes and ______.
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The ventricles are the lateral space between false and true vocal folds and serve the purpose of ______.
The ventricles are the lateral space between false and true vocal folds and serve the purpose of ______.
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The hyoid bone is the only laryngeal bone and is U-shaped. It is the union between the tongue and the laryngeal structure and is the only bone in the body that is not attached to another bone. It is also part of the laryngeal system attachment for superior and inferior extrinsic laryngeal ______.
The hyoid bone is the only laryngeal bone and is U-shaped. It is the union between the tongue and the laryngeal structure and is the only bone in the body that is not attached to another bone. It is also part of the laryngeal system attachment for superior and inferior extrinsic laryngeal ______.
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There are ______ total cartilages in the laryngeal cartilages, out of which (3) are paired.
There are ______ total cartilages in the laryngeal cartilages, out of which (3) are paired.
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The superior cornu of the thyroid cartilage attaches indirectly to the major cornu of the hyoid bone, while the inferior cornu attaches posteriorly to the ______.
The superior cornu of the thyroid cartilage attaches indirectly to the major cornu of the hyoid bone, while the inferior cornu attaches posteriorly to the ______.
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The cricoid cartilage sits on top of the trachea and is shaped like a ______.
The cricoid cartilage sits on top of the trachea and is shaped like a ______.
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The arytenoid cartilages are pyramid shaped and have a lateral projection called the muscular process, which serves as the insertion point for the ______ muscle.
The arytenoid cartilages are pyramid shaped and have a lateral projection called the muscular process, which serves as the insertion point for the ______ muscle.
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The movements of arytenoid cartilages include rocking forward and backward, gliding, but no ______ movement.
The movements of arytenoid cartilages include rocking forward and backward, gliding, but no ______ movement.
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The corniculated cartilages sit on top of the apex of the arytenoid cartilages and are part of the ______.
The corniculated cartilages sit on top of the apex of the arytenoid cartilages and are part of the ______.
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The cuneiform cartilages are paired small cartilages that serve as part of the ______.
The cuneiform cartilages are paired small cartilages that serve as part of the ______.
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What is the main function of the larynx?
What is the main function of the larynx?
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Which structure does the larynx protect from foreign substances entering?
Which structure does the larynx protect from foreign substances entering?
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What term describes the loudness of the voice?
What term describes the loudness of the voice?
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Which cartilage shape is associated with the arytenoid cartilages?
Which cartilage shape is associated with the arytenoid cartilages?
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What is the main purpose of the ventricles in the larynx?
What is the main purpose of the ventricles in the larynx?
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Where do the vocal folds lie?
Where do the vocal folds lie?
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Which cartilage attaches indirectly to the major cornu of the hyoid bone?
Which cartilage attaches indirectly to the major cornu of the hyoid bone?
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What is the shape of the cricoid cartilage?
What is the shape of the cricoid cartilage?
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What is the function of the cuneiform cartilages?
What is the function of the cuneiform cartilages?
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What is the movement that the arytenoid cartilages do not have?
What is the movement that the arytenoid cartilages do not have?
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