Larynx Structure, Function & Muscles

larynx  Larynx · Respiratory Epithelium - pseudostratified columnar epithelium with cilia and goblet cells Pseudostratified Columnar Cells larynx, a hollow, tubular structure connected to the top of the windpipe ; air passes through the larynx on its way to the lungs

The larynx or voice box serves to permit speech and allow air to pass into the lungs while blocking food and drink from entering  larynx The extrinsic muscles of the larynx - viz , the sterno - thyroid , thyro - hyoid , stylo - pharyngei , and palato - pharyngei

The most basic function of the larynx is to provide sphincteric protection of the lower airway, most efficiently achieved by simultaneous Larynx Cancer, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, E-Book Karen M Kost, Gina Jefferson Abbreviations MRI WHO SCC CT MEC DSS NET SCNC LCNC