Cartilage of the larynx
What is the ‘voice box’
Glottis
What are attached to the cartilages in the glottis
Cords
Image of folds attached to the cartilage
Vocal folds are called the ______ vocal cords
Vocal folds are called the true vocal cords
Passing air through ____ _____ causes ______ = ______ ______
Passing air causes vibrations = sounds waves
What kinds of sound production is are the vocal folds used for?
Normal phonation
What are the folds of the larynx’s
Vocal folds
Vestibular folds
Does testosterone affect cartilage and muscle?
Yes - results in longer thicker folds = deeper voice
How does a deeper voice arise?
Image of the vocal folds
Vocal folds open and closed
Vestibular folds features
Where are the vestibular folds located
Superior to vocal folds
What is the function of the vestibular folds
Which fold can produce very deep sounds
Vestibular
Open vs closed superior view of the vocal folds
Where is the trachea located
Two Functions of the trachea
How does the trachea maintain patent airway
How does trachea maintain clean, warm and moist air?
What does the mucociliary escalator do?
Removes debris to the pharynx, to be swallowed and digested
Diagram of mucocillary escalator in trachea
How does the mucocillary escalator work?