ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The primary function of the larynx in humans and other vertebrates is to protect the lower respiratory tract from aspirating food into the trachea while breathing. It also contains the vocal cords and functions as a voice box for producing sounds, i.e., phonation.

Detailed explanation-2: -The area of the throat containing the vocal cords and used for breathing, swallowing, and talking. Also called voice box.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your larynx is a hollow tube that connects your throat (pharynx) to the rest of your respiratory system. It helps you swallow safely and contains the vocal cords, so it’s often called the voice box.

Detailed explanation-4: -Briefly, the vocal folds are folds of tissue located in the larynx (voicebox) that have three important functions: To protect the airway from choking on material in the throat. To regulate the flow of air into our lungs. The production of sounds used for speech.

Detailed explanation-5: -The larynx is a muscular organ that forms an air passage for the lungs and vocal cord. It is a part of both respiratory and digestive system. It is a part of the respiratory system. The walls of the pharynx are made of muscles. The walls of the larynx are made of cartilages.