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The larynx connects the lower part of the pharynx, the laryngopharynx, to the trachea. It keeps the air passages open during breathing and digestion and is the key organ for producing sound. This larynx is comprised of nine cartilages.
- Lower Respiratory System
During inhalation, air filtered and warmed by the upper...
- Lower Respiratory System
The larynx connects the pharynx and trachea and helps to conduct air through the respiratory tract. The larynx is also called the voice box because it contains the vocal cords, which vibrate when air flows over them, thereby producing sound.
4 Μαρ 2021 · The pharynx is part of the respiratory and digestive systems, and it extends from the nose to the trachea and esophagus. However, the larynx shares some connections with the pharynx, which...
30 Οκτ 2023 · The upper respiratory tract includes the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, pharynx and the portion of the larynx above the vocal cords. The lower respiratory tract includes the larynx below the vocal cords, the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles and the lungs.
The larynx is located in the anterior part of the throat and extends from the base of the tongue to the trachea. It plays an essential role in all upper airway functions, including respiration, phonation, cough reflex, swallowing, and vomiting.
14 Αυγ 2023 · Located at the levels of C3 to C6, the larynx is the most superior section of the lower respiratory tract; existing as a cartilaginous, hollow opening to form a continuous connection between the pharynx and trachea. The larynx is a vital structure, providing functions that are often overlooked, despite its multifaceted importance.
Such structures include the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, and most of the bronchial tree. The respiratory zone includes all the organs and structures that are directly involved in gas exchange, including the respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, and alveoli.
