Vocal Anatomy

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Across
  1. 4. Leaf-shaped cartilage that protects the larynx when swallowing
  2. 5. Allows you to alter the tension of the vocal folds
  3. 7. Cartilage in the shape of a pyramid that attaches directly to the vocal folds
  4. 9. Important for the creation of forceful speech
  5. 10. Allows you to vary the tone and volume of speech
  6. 11. Relaxes the vocal folds, resulting in a softer voice
  7. 12. This is housed in the larynx.
Down
  1. 1. Forms the base of the larynx
  2. 2. Cartilage made of two plates that forms the Adam's Apple
  3. 3. Abducts the vocal folds, creating space between them
  4. 6. Alternate name for the cricothyroid muscle
  5. 8. This set of muscles affects breathing