Larynx: Function, anatomy, diseases

What is the larynx? The larynx is the connecting piece between the pharynx and the trachea. It consists of four cartilage parts: Thyroid cartilage: the anterior, palpable wall; visible in men as the “Adam’s apple” on the outside of the neck; Cricoid cartilage: lies horizontally below the thyroid cartilage; Epiglottis: Is connected to the thyroid … Larynx: Function, anatomy, diseases