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 Definition: The larynx is the structure in the throat that enables a person to speak. Its parts include:
  • epiglottis (cartilage)
  • arytenoid, corniculate, and cuneiform paired cartilages
  • hyoid
  • thyroid (cartilage)
  • cricoid cartilage
  • trachea
 
 Synonyms: larynx, voice box
 

 

 

 

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