The Larynx

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    • The larynx is supported by three unpaired pieces of cartilage and three paired pieces of cartilage. The larynx contains the true vocal folds and false vocal folds.
  • Inhaled air leaves the pharynx by passing through a slit-like opening, the glottis
  • The larynx begins between the level of vertebra C3-C5 and ends at level of vertebra C6-C7