Stellate Cartilage: Structure, Function & Diseases

The stellate cartilages (ary cartilages) are part of the larynx and have a significant influence on vocalization. They are connected by muscles, which makes them extremely mobile. Because of their external shape, they are sometimes called pouring basin cartilages. What are the stellate cartilages? The two stellate cartilages are located on the upper posterior articular … Stellate Cartilage: Structure, Function & Diseases

Laryngoscopy: Treatment, Effect & Risks

As with all endoscopies, the purpose of laryngoscopy is to visualize internal organs, such as the larynx, for the purpose of examination. Especially in the case of the larynx, mirroring cannot be dispensed with, since alternative methods such as X-rays cannot image the larynx in the way that is required to detect diseases of the … Laryngoscopy: Treatment, Effect & Risks

Larynx: Structure, Function & Diseases

The fact that we humans differ significantly from animals also has to do with our ability to communicate using language. This is a very complicated process involving many physical functions. One important component of language is the larynx. What is the larynx? Schematic diagram showing the anatomy of the larynx. Click to enlarge. The larynx … Larynx: Structure, Function & Diseases

Electroglottography: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Electroglottography is a noninvasive laryngeal vocal fold diagnostic procedure used especially to monitor treatment success in laryngeal vocal fold therapy. The two electrodes attached superficially to the thyroid cartilage wings determine the altered electroimpedances in the case of vibrating vocal folds and graphically represent the use of the voice in a so-called electroglottogram. In evaluating … Electroglottography: Treatment, Effects & Risks