Larynx Flashcards
1
Q
what is the purpose of the larynx
A
allows air passage in and out of trachea and guards the airway
2
Q
when is elevation of the larynx crucial
A
during swallowing
3
Q
where does the laryngeal inlet sit
A
on the posterior aspect
4
Q
what does the larynx continue with inferiorly
A
trachea
5
Q
what is the most outward projection of the thyroid cartilage
A
laryngeal prominence
6
Q
what are all laryngeal cartilages except from epiglottis made from
A
hyaline
