Anatomy, Head and Neck: Larynx - StatPearls

Anatomy, Head and Neck: Larynx - StatPearls larynx Anatomy of the Larynx The larynx consists of four basic anatomic components: The cartilaginous skeleton of the larynx, which houses the vocal larynx The larynx is composed of three large unpaired cartilages and three paired smaller cartilages (arytenoid, corniculate, and

larynx Midline sagittal cross-sectional illustration of the larynx demonstrating laryngeal cartilages, ligaments, and membranes (Courtesy of Joel Floyd, Jr, MA, CMI,

larynx The larynx is a cartilaginous segment of the respiratory tract located in the anterior aspect of the neck The primary function of the larynx in humans and Chronic hoarseness is generally caused by chronic laryngitis, which is an inflammation of the larynx that causes the vocal cords to vibrate abnormally With