Question

Define Larynx...........

Answer 1

a muscular and cartilaginous structure lined with mucousmembrane at the  upper part of the trachea in humans, in which the vocalcords are located.

Answer 2

Answer :-

In general terms, the "Larynx" can be defined as the first part of the "Trachea", present in the neck.

Extra Information :-

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■ The larynx is also known as the "Voice Box".

■ The wall of the larynx is composed of nine pieces of cartilage.

■ Three of the nine cartilages occur singly. They are :-

• Throid cartilage

• Epiglottis cartilage

• Cricoid cartilage

■ The other three of the nine cartilages occur in pairs. They are :-

• Arytenoid cartilage

• Cuneiform cartilage

• Corniculate cartilage

■ The last cartilage of the nine cartilages is a small nodule like cartilage, which is attached to the anterior tip of each arytenoid cartilage. This cartilage is known as the "Cartilage of Santorini".

■ The mid-ventral portion o the thyroid cartilage forms the "Laryngeal prominecence".

■ The "Laryngeal prominecence" is commomnly known as the "Adam's apple".

■ The larynx contains two vocal cords.

■ The vocal cords are generally elastic fibres.

■ The vocal cords are responsible for the production of sound.

■ The phenomenon of infection or inflammation of the larynx is known as "Laryngitis".