To review:
Match the term larynx with the most closely related description given below:
Superior portion of the pharynx
Bridge of the nose
Nose, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, nasal conchae, and nasopharynx
Windpipe
Lobar bronchi
Contains and protects the glottis
Larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli of the lungs
Provide protection for the vocal folds
Positions and stabilizes the larynx
Segmental bronchi
Introduction:
Larynx (voice box) is a tubular structure that is about 2 inches in length in adults and resides above windpipe, which is also known as trachea in the neck and in front of the food pipe. The food pipe is also known as pharynx.
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