Larynx

Laringo - see Laring-.

Laringo (from the Greek larynx) is a cartilaginous organ of the larynx located between the trachea and the epiglottis. The laryngo plays an important role in breathing, speech and airway protection. The main functions of the laryngo are:

1. Phonation is the formation of speech sounds by vibration of the vocal folds with the passage of air.

2. Protection of the underlying respiratory tract - the laryngo prevents food and foreign particles from entering the trachea through the cough and pharyngeal reflexes.

3. Regulation of breathing - changing the lumen of the larynx due to the movement of the vocal folds plays an important role in regulating the respiratory flow.

Anatomically, the laryngo consists of cartilage (thyroid, cricoid, arytenoid), joints, ligaments and various muscles that control the movement of the larynx. Inside the laryngeal vocal folds are located, forming the glottis. Laryngo diseases can cause problems with voice production, breathing and swallowing.