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30 Οκτ 2023 · The vocal cords also function as a sphincter, to prevent the inhalation of liquid or particles through the lower air respiratory tract and into the lungs. In this case, all intrinsic muscles of the larynx reflexively contract, the vocal folds are adducted tightly together and the arytenoid cartilages are brought closer to the epiglottis.
5 Σεπ 2024 · The larynx (voice box) is an organ located in the anterior neck. It is a component of the respiratory tract, and has several important functions; including phonation, the cough reflex, and protection of the lower respiratory tract. It contains numerous ligaments and folds; the ligaments support the cartilaginous skeleton of the larynx, whilst ...
The vocal ligament is the free superior margin of the conus elasticus (cricothyroid membrane). It extends from the internal surface of the thyroid cartilage to the vocal process of the arytenoid cartilages. The vocal ligament is covered by a layer of mucosa.
7 Αυγ 2023 · Within these three regions the cartilage, neurovascular, and musculature are all intertwined to allow the larynx to function as a unit and carry out its many functions. The primary functions of the larynx are voice production, protection of the airway during respiration, and swallowing.
4 Σεπ 2023 · The primary function of the larynx in humans and other vertebrates is to protect the lower respiratory tract from aspirating food into the trachea while breathing. It also contains the vocal cords and functions as a voice box for producing sounds, i.e., phonation.
14 Αυγ 2023 · The larynx functions as a mechanical barrier to protect the lungs from aspiration, vibrates vocal folds to produce sound, fine-tunes ventilation, assists in the cough reflex, and provides a closed valve to facilitate the production of a voluntary Valsalva maneuver.
The larynx and vocal folds sit at the crossroad between digestive and respiratory tracts and fulfill multiple functions related to breathing, protection and phonation. They develop at the head and trunk interface through a sequence of morphogenetic ...
