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4 Μαρ 2021 · As a person matures, the larynx shifts backward and down the throat. In adulthood, it sits about halfway down the neck below the epiglottis and above the trachea, also known as the windpipe.
3 ημέρες πριν · Click to View Larger Image. The larynx is a tough, flexible segment of the respiratory tract connecting the pharynx to the trachea in the neck. It plays a vital role in the respiratory tract by allowing air to pass through it while keeping food and drink from blocking the airway.
30 Οκτ 2023 · Cartilaginous framework and ligaments. The larynx is composed of three large unpaired cartilages (cricoid, thyroid, and epiglottis) and three paired smaller cartilages (arytenoid, corniculate, and cuneiform), making a total of nine individual cartilages.
15 Ιουλ 2024 · Commonly called the voice box, the larynx is located on top of the neck and is essential for breathing, vocalizing, as well as ensuring food doesn’t get stuck in the trachea and cause choking. Sitting just in front of the esophagus, the vocal folds are located here, making this organ absolutely vital for phonation (making speech sounds).
19 Σεπ 2023 · The main function of the trachea is to transport air in and out of the lungs during the act of breathing. In addition, it protects the respiratory tract by warming and moistening the air and propelling foreign particles upwards towards the pharynx for expulsion.
9 Σεπ 2024 · Trachea Function. The function of the trachea is to be the main passageway for air to pass from the upper respiratory tract to the lungs. As air flows into the trachea during inhalation, it is warmed and moisturized before entering the lungs.
The larynx is located in the anterior neck at the level of the bodies of the C3 to C6 vertebrae and connects the inferior part of the pharynx with the trachea. It also contains the vocal cords , or vocal folds , so it’s responsible for voice production.
