Syrinx - Musculoskeletal - Flashcards

The Syrinx Flashcards

Question	Answer	Article
The syrinx is the avian equivalent of which mammalian structure?	The vocal cords	Link to Answer Article
Where is the syrinx is located?	Bifurcation of the trachea	Link to Answer Article
True or False: Sound is produced on expiration?	True	Link to Answer Article
Which muscles control the tension of the membranes?	Tracheolateral muscles	Link to Answer Article
True or False: Each half of the syrinx can function independently producing 2 different notes at the same time?	True	Link to Answer Article
Which structure in the oral cavity of parrots enable them to control the sound produced by the syrinx to mimic human sounds?	Muscular tongue	Link to Answer Article