What Are The Vocal Folds Anyway?

What is the name of the structure in the throat that houses the vocal folds?

• diaphram

• larynx

• esophagus

• Adam's Apple

What are the three cartilages housed in the larynx?​

• thyroid
• arytenoid
• hyoid
• glottis
• cricoid

Sound is made when the _______________________ blow open.

The Adam's Apple, or vocal notch is part of the thyroid, and housed just above the _______________.

• glottis

• arytenoids

• hyoid

• cricoid

This is the opening or space between the vocal folds.

• vocal folds

• hyoid

• glottis

• diaphram

Subglottal pressure is the build up of air pressure below the closed vocal folds which causes the folds to blow open and subsequently snap back shut, creating tiny puffs of air that we ultimately hear as the __________________.

This is the leaf-shaped structure that folds down over the vocal folds to protect airways when we swallow food or water. It is lifted when we speak or sing.

• epiglottis

• glottis

• arytenoids

• larynx

This bone is the only free-floating bone in the body!

• thyroid

• cricoid

• arytenoids

• hyoid

What vocal structure are you building out of paper in class?

What is the dome-shaped muscle that sits under the lungs and on top of the stomach? Hint: This was not a term discussed in the presentation, but it WAS mentioned in the video you watched.

• diaphragm

• kidneys

• gall bladder

• large intestines