Anatomy of the Larynx UPMC

Larynx & Trachea larynx Thyroepiglottic muscles: o Sweep from inside of thyroid cartilage → epiglottis on each side o Contraction opens the inlet of the larynx • Strong sphincteric larynx On average the larynx in an adult is long 4 cm, it has 4 cm in width and cm in diameter; these dimensions, however, may vary from individual to individual,

larynx larynx The area of the throat containing the vocal cords and used for breathing, swallowing, and talking Also called voice box More Information