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What is the superior opening into the larynx called?
The superior opening into the larynx is called the glottis. It is formed by the vocal folds and is responsible for regulating the passage of air into the respiratory system.
Opening to the larynx?
The slitlike passageway between the vocal cords is the glottis.
What is the leaf-shaped cartilage that covers the larynx during swallowing is the?
The cartilage covering the opening of the larynx is called the epiglottis. It keeps food or liquids from entering the larynx when we swallow.
What is the opening of the trachea called?
Spiracles p.s. I love pie
What stretches across the opening of the larynx?
The vocal cords stretch across the larynx
What happens to the larynx as you swallow the food you eat?
There is a piece of cartilage called the epiglottis which folds over the opening of the larynx as the person is swallowing. This prevents food from going into the windpipe.
The opening into the larynx is partially covered by the what?
The opening into the larynx is partially covered by the glottis. When someone speaks, it causes the vocal folds to vibrate.
What is the flap called that protects the opening of the larynx is called?
The epiglottis.
What is laryngoscopy?
Laryngoscopy is visual examination of the larynx or voicebox.
What is a flap of tissue that protects the opening of. The. Larynx?
Epiglottis
What is anterior larynx or trachea?
The larynx is at the superior (or cephalad) end of the trachea and is located just below the epiglottis and glottic opening. The trachea and larynx are connected and are typically in the same plane.
Is it true that the vocal cords stretch across the opening of the larynx?
yes
