Mariah OB 16

Mariah OB 16
Chapter Summary: The nine functions of the vocal folds are respiratory, valvular, fixative, protective, deglutitory, tussive,expectorative, emotional and phonatory. The four main parts of the laryngeal framework are the cricoid cartilage, the two arytenoid cartilages, the thyroid cartilage, and the hyoid bone. The five muscles that only attach to the larynx (intrinsic muscles) are the thyroarytenoid, posterior cricoarytenoids, lateral cricoarytenoids, interarytenoids, and the cricothyroid muscles. The thyroarytenoid muscles are the deepest part of the vocal folds. The extrinsic laryngeal muscles include the sternohyoid, sternothyroid, omohyoid, thyrohyoid, digastric, stylohyoid, geniohyoid, genioglossus, hyoglossus, and the mylohyoid muscles. The sternohyoid and sternothyroid muscles help stabilize the larynx.
Key Concepts: Many parts and muscles work together to allow us to sing. We need to free these muscles to allow for free singing.
Key Terms: 9 functions of vocal folds, laryngeal framework, intrinsic and extrinsic laryngeal muscles, release
Making Connections: I need to work on keeping my neck, shoulder and jaw muscles relaxed to help me sing more freely. Tense muscles can affect the position of the larynx. I need to release and trust.