Phonatory System Anatomy- vocal folds

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what do the laryngeal cartilages provide framework for?

-encasing laryngeal structure
- provide muscle attachments
- protecting lower respiratory tract

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What do the vocal folds do?

-provide sound source for phonation

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what role does the glottis play with vfs

- variable space between vfs

- variable means sometimes space is visible and obvious, other time, almost non existent

<p>- <strong>variable space between vfs</strong></p><p>- variable means sometimes space is visible and obvious, other time, almost non existent</p>
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What does each vocal fold consist of?

vocal ligament and thyroarytenoid muscle

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what is the shape of the vocal fold

triangular
adult length: just under 1"

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what is the location of the vocal folds?

Located between: each arytenoid AND SHARE midline of thyroid cartilage

<p><strong>Located between:</strong> each arytenoid AND SHARE midline of thyroid cartilage </p>
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Why are the vfs important?

1) provide basis for phonation
2) help protect airway for swallowing