SHS 310 Anatomy and Physiology of Human Communication



Phonation (Structures)
  • Functions of the larynx
  • Framework of the larynx
    • Hyoid bone
    • Thyroid cartilage
    • Cricoid cartilage
    • Arytenoid cartilages
    • Epiglottis
    • Cuneiform cartilages
    • Corniculate cartilages
  • Joints of larynx
    • Cricoarytenoid
    • Cricothyroid
  • Vocal folds
  • Ventricular folds
  • Ligaments and membranes
Objectives
  • Describe the biological and non-biological functions of the larynx
  • Identify laryngeal structures on diagrams and from descriptions
  • Explain the movements of the joints of the larynx
  • Describe the layered structure of the vocal folds
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Copyright 2004 by Amy T. Neel, Ph.D.
Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences
University of New Mexico