Larynx
Primary function is NOT sound
Provide protective sphincter to the airway during swallowing
Consists of nine hyaline and elastic cartilages three paired and three unpaired
3 Unpaired
Cricoid
Thyroid
Epiglottis
3 Paired
Arytenoid
Cornicultae
Cuneiform
Cricoid
Complete ring within the larynx
Thyroid
Adam’s Apple
Swallowing
THe laryngeal cartilages are elevated with causes the epiglottis to flip down and cover the glottis
Hyaline
Hold open the trachea/ airways
Arytenoid
Ladle Shape
Corniculate
Horn Shape