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30 Οκτ 2023 · This article will discuss the major anatomical structures and the main functions of the larynx. It will also outline the blood supply, innervation and lymphatic drainage of the larynx as well as a clinical application and an interesting fact.
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7 Δεκ 2017 · The larynx is composed of 3 large, unpaired cartilages (cricoid, thyroid, epiglottis); 3 pairs of smaller cartilages (arytenoids, corniculate, cuneiform); and a number of intrinsic...
31 Δεκ 2020 · The structure of the larynx is primarily cartilaginous, and is held together by a series of ligaments and membranes. Internally, the laryngeal muscles move components of the larynx for phonation and breathing. In this article, we will discuss the anatomy of the larynx – its location, structure, vasculature and innervation. We shall also ...
The larynx, which is continuous with the laryngopharynx superiorly and trachea inferiorly, provides an open airway and acts as a switching mechanism to route air and food into the proper channels. The larynx, commonly known as the voice box, is supported by the hyoid bone, and provides the cartilaginous framework for muscle attachments and ...
21 Αυγ 2024 · Gross anatomy. The larynx consists of a cartilage "skeleton", as well as internal structures that are divided into three subsites, mainly for the purposes of laryngeal cancer staging: supraglottis: extends from the tip of the epiglottis to the laryngeal ventricle.
4 Σεπ 2023 · The larynx is a cartilaginous skeleton, some ligaments and muscles that move and stabilize it, and a mucous membrane. The laryngeal skeleton has nine cartilages: the thyroid cartilage, cricoid cartilage, epiglottis, arytenoid cartilage, corniculate cartilage, and cuneiform cartilage.
