Which of the following muscles are considered adductors of the vocal folds? A) Thyroarytenoid Muscle B) Posterior Cricoarytenoid Muscle C) Interarytenoids D) Lateral Cricoarytenoid... Which of the following muscles are considered adductors of the vocal folds? A) Thyroarytenoid Muscle B) Posterior Cricoarytenoid Muscle C) Interarytenoids D) Lateral Cricoarytenoid Muscle
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The question is asking to identify which muscles are classified as adductors of the vocal folds from a provided list of options. The high-level approach to solve this will involve having knowledge about the anatomy and functions of the muscles involved in the vocal fold movements.
Answer
Interarytenoids and Lateral Cricoarytenoid Muscle
The muscles considered adductors of the vocal folds are Interarytenoids and Lateral Cricoarytenoid Muscle.
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The muscles considered adductors of the vocal folds are Interarytenoids and Lateral Cricoarytenoid Muscle.
More Information
Adductor muscles of the vocal folds bring the folds together, which is crucial for phonation and speech. The interarytenoid muscles are responsible for closing the posterior part of the glottis.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the posterior cricoarytenoid muscle's function as it abducts, or opens, the vocal cords, rather than adducting them.
Sources
- Lateral Cricoarytenoid Muscle - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics - sciencedirect.com
- Muscles of the Larynx - Intrinsic - Extrinsic - TeachMeAnatomy - teachmeanatomy.info
- Muscles of the larynx: Anatomy, function, diagram | Kenhub - kenhub.com
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