Larynx -

larynx  Anatomy of the Larynx The larynx consists of four basic anatomic components: The cartilaginous skeleton of the larynx, which houses the vocal 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

o Lower airway protection: Most primitive function of larynx Coordinated function during swallowing (closure of true and false vocal folds, aryepiglottic folds The most basic function of the larynx is to provide sphincteric protection of the lower airway, most efficiently achieved by simultaneous

Key Terms · vocal cords: Two folds of tissue located in the larynx that vibrate when air passes over them, producing the sound waves associated The mucous membrane of the larynx is continuous above with that lining the mouth and pharynx, and is prolonged through the trachea and bronchi into the