The larynx is the portion of the breathing, or respiratory, tract containing the vocal cords which produce vocal sound. It is located between the pharynx and the trachea. The larynx, also called the voice box, is a 2-inch-long, tube-shaped organ in the neck.
The functions of the larynx include blocking the passage of food into the lungs and regulating air that enters the bronchial system. The larynx also offers the vibration necessary for speech.
it is acually the nerves
it is acually the nerves
it is the voice box. it produces sounds.
The larynx works with air from your lungs to let you talkThe larynx basically conduct air so that it can reach the lower respiratory system.The larynx also houses the vocal folds/cords which help produce one's voice.
Pharynx
The cilia of the primary bronchi mucosa functions by beating upward towards the larynx. As such, they conduct air into both lungs.
The larynx (sometimes called the voice box) is a tube-shaped organ in the neck region between the pharynx (throat) and the trachea (breathing tube). The larynx houses the vocal cords and has a cartilaginous skeleton and intrinsic and extrinsic muscles that help it to carry out its primary functions, which include voice production, control of airflow (breathing) and swallowing.Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/78880-primary-functions-larynx/#ixzz2QPmHcjH9
The larynx (sometimes called the voice box) is a tube-shaped organ in the neck region between the pharynx (throat) and the trachea (breathing tube). The larynx houses the vocal cords and has a cartilaginous skeleton and intrinsic and extrinsic muscles that help it to carry out its primary functions, which include voice production, control of airflow (breathing) and swallowing.Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/78880-primary-functions-larynx/#ixzz2QPmHcjH9
The trachea functions as an airway pipe to the larynx.
The larynx has three functions. # It maintains an open airway # It acts as a switching mechanism to route air and food down the proper channels # Voice production (as it contains the vocal cords)
commonly known as the voice box or "adams apple" and it main function is to prevent choking
The larynx is part of the throat and part of the respiratory system.