Larynx and Trachea Transplant Program in Arizona

Larynx and Trachea Transplant Program in Arizona larynx At roughly the C vertebral level, the larynx is continuous with the trachea Functions Anatomy Subdivisions Cartilages Vocal Cords Muscles Nerves Vessels larynx The larynx is a mucosa-covered collection of intricately related cartilages, ligaments, and muscle The seven cartilages are the epiglottis ,

larynx larynx, a hollow, tubular structure connected to the top of the windpipe ; air passes through the larynx on its way to the lungs

larynx The most basic function of the larynx is to provide sphincteric protection of the lower airway, most efficiently achieved by simultaneous LARYNX AND TRACHEA , AND THEIR CON- GENITAL MALFORMATIONS The larynx is completely formed at the time of birth ; it increases in size very slowly during