FSU SPA4101C EXAM II QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
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Phonation
voicing, product of vibrating focal folds in larynx
What is the energy source that permits phonation to occur?
Respiration
What structure houses the vocal folds?
Larynx
Larynx
1. protector for airway (swallows wrong)
2. holding your breath (seal off airway and hold air in the lungs)
3. hold breath for lifting, childbirth, defecation)
Cricoid cartilage
most inferior cartilage of the larynx. Signet ring shape
Arytenoid and corniculate cartilage
1st set of paired cartilages that sit directly on top of cricoid. Arytenoids are pyramid-shaped ad
corniculates sit right on top of them
Thyroid cartilage
,FSU SPA4101C EXAM II QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
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largest laryngeal cartilage, superior to cricoid. includes laryngeal prominence AKA Adam's
apple. Two identical halves that meet at the midline
Epiglottis
most superior cartilage of larynx. first line of protection for aspiration against food or liquid
going into the airway, it covers the glottis
Cuneiform cartilages
support soft tissue between arytenoids and epiglottis, gives shape
Disarticulated laryngeal cartilages
3 paired and 3 unpaired
Hyoid bone
most superior aspect of larynx, aids in tongue movement and swallowing
Movement of the cartilages
movement of the larynx, only functionally mobile points of the larynx
Cricothyroid joint: Movement of the cartilages
change pitch of voice, rock + rotate back forth since cartilages are connected, causes VF to
stretch
The thinner the vocal folds
, FSU SPA4101C EXAM II QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
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the higher the pitch
cricoarytenoid joint: Movement of the cartilages
is in action when we phonate --> /s/ vs /z/
allows folds to adduct and abduct out of airway. allows rocking, gliding, and minimal rotation
Inner larynx
Lined with mucous membrane to create smooth surface: hydrated + moist, important for
biological function
Musculocartilaginous tube (muscle, bone, cartilage)
Laryngeal landmarks
Most superior structure = hyoid bone
Most superior cartilage + epiglottis
hyoepiglottic ligament
attaches the epiglottis to the hyoid bone. When hyoid elevated, pulls epiglottis backward and
protects airway
Membranes and ligaments
point of contact between cartilage
Glottis
DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 A
COMPLETE SOLUTION BEST GRADED TO SCORE A+ FOR PASS
Phonation
voicing, product of vibrating focal folds in larynx
What is the energy source that permits phonation to occur?
Respiration
What structure houses the vocal folds?
Larynx
Larynx
1. protector for airway (swallows wrong)
2. holding your breath (seal off airway and hold air in the lungs)
3. hold breath for lifting, childbirth, defecation)
Cricoid cartilage
most inferior cartilage of the larynx. Signet ring shape
Arytenoid and corniculate cartilage
1st set of paired cartilages that sit directly on top of cricoid. Arytenoids are pyramid-shaped ad
corniculates sit right on top of them
Thyroid cartilage
,FSU SPA4101C EXAM II QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 A
COMPLETE SOLUTION BEST GRADED TO SCORE A+ FOR PASS
largest laryngeal cartilage, superior to cricoid. includes laryngeal prominence AKA Adam's
apple. Two identical halves that meet at the midline
Epiglottis
most superior cartilage of larynx. first line of protection for aspiration against food or liquid
going into the airway, it covers the glottis
Cuneiform cartilages
support soft tissue between arytenoids and epiglottis, gives shape
Disarticulated laryngeal cartilages
3 paired and 3 unpaired
Hyoid bone
most superior aspect of larynx, aids in tongue movement and swallowing
Movement of the cartilages
movement of the larynx, only functionally mobile points of the larynx
Cricothyroid joint: Movement of the cartilages
change pitch of voice, rock + rotate back forth since cartilages are connected, causes VF to
stretch
The thinner the vocal folds
, FSU SPA4101C EXAM II QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 A
COMPLETE SOLUTION BEST GRADED TO SCORE A+ FOR PASS
the higher the pitch
cricoarytenoid joint: Movement of the cartilages
is in action when we phonate --> /s/ vs /z/
allows folds to adduct and abduct out of airway. allows rocking, gliding, and minimal rotation
Inner larynx
Lined with mucous membrane to create smooth surface: hydrated + moist, important for
biological function
Musculocartilaginous tube (muscle, bone, cartilage)
Laryngeal landmarks
Most superior structure = hyoid bone
Most superior cartilage + epiglottis
hyoepiglottic ligament
attaches the epiglottis to the hyoid bone. When hyoid elevated, pulls epiglottis backward and
protects airway
Membranes and ligaments
point of contact between cartilage
Glottis
