5 Questions
What is the function of the epiglottis?
Movable and diverts food away from the trachea during swallowing
Which cartilage is known as Adam's apple?
Thyroid cartilage
How many of the laryngeal cartilages are unpaired?
Three
What anchors the larynx in place?
Membranes and muscles superior to the hyoid bone
Which cartilage forms the base of the larynx and provides support for other cartilages?
Cricoid cartilage
Test your knowledge of the larynx, also known as the 'voice box', including its structure, cartilages, and location in the laryngopharynx. Learn about the functions and key anatomical features of this vital part of the respiratory system.
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