Mucosa of larynx - e-Anatomy

At the rear of the larynx on each side, each vocal fold is attached to a small arytenoid cartilage Many small muscles also attach to the arytenoids These

The larynx is a very busy organ In many ways, it is a crucial gateway as it directs air into the lungs to breathe

larynx Most importantly, the larynx protects the airway from swallowed matter through several mechanisms It coordinates and optimizes the airway with respiration

larynx The larynx is an organ of the anterior neck involved with breathing, voice-making, and protection of the trachea