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The larynx, or voice box, contains a glottis (a V-shaped cartilage structure), ligaments and vocal cords. There is also an epiglottis at the beginning of the larynx. This covers the entrance when swallowing food or water, preventing it from entering the windpipe.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agothe voice box in which contains the vocal cords in the neck
It is more familiarly known as the voice-box
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∙ 6y agoI think you are searching for the hyaline cartilage
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∙ 11y agoCartilage
Cartilage bone
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∙ 12y agohyoid bone and of several cartilages
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∙ 13y agothe voice box
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What is the larynx also known as what?
Larynx is also known as lungs. The word larynx is a medical term.
Another name for the voice box is?
Another name for the voice box is the larynx.
What is closes over you larynx when you swallow?
what closes over your larynx when you swallow.
Does the trachea is posterior to the esophagus and superior to the larynx?
The Larynx is anatomically slightly anterior, or in front of, the esophagus. Larynx ( also called as VOICE BOX ) is anterior to esophagus.
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 the larynx part of the larynx?
The larynx is part of the throat and part of the respiratory system.
Contains the vocal cord?
Larynx.
What is the trapdoor of the larynx?
the trapdoor of the larynx is the epiglottis
What is the larynx is also known as?
Larynx is also known as lungs. The word larynx is a medical term.
What is the larynx also known as what?
Larynx is also known as lungs. The word larynx is a medical term.
What merges at the larynx?
The nasopharynx and the oropharynx merge into the larynx
Where is Larynx and windpipe located in?
The larynx is located in your throat.
What do the larynx?
Your Larynx is a voice box, this lets you talk
Is also known as the voice box?
The larynx
Why is it the larynx called the voice box?
because the larynx has aids
Are bronchioles found in the larynx?
No, bronchioles are found in the lungs, not the larynx.
How does the study of larynx help us?
a specialist in the study of the larynx is a/an
