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Larynx

Similar term(s): laryngeal.

The larynx (voice box) is the upper end of the trachea (windpipe) that contains the vocal cords. It is the organ of voice production.

The larynx is the cornerstone of the aerodigestive system. It is related to three functions:

• deglutition
• respiration
• phonation

Source & ©: GreenFacts

Graphic representation of the digestive and respiratory tracts

The source below also provides information on laryngeal cancer.

Source & ©: CCS What is laryngeal cancer? 

Pharynx

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