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its from your esophagus
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The vocal folds are attached to the larynx, which is commonly known as the voice box. The vocal folds are located within the larynx and are responsible for producing sound when air passes through them.
The ring of cricoid cartilage
The false vocal folds are also known as ventricular folds. These folds are located above the true vocal folds in the larynx and play a role in protecting the airway during activities such as swallowing.
some say the vocal cords (glottis) or others say a line of cartilage.
"The cricoid cartilage is the narrowest point of the airway in children younger than 5 years of age; in adults, the narrowest point is the glottis." (Morgan, Mikhail, & Murray. Clinical Anesthesiology 4th ed. p. 924)
Yes, the larynx is part of the respiratory system because it contains the vocal cords that produce sound during breathing. It also plays a role in protecting the lower airway from foreign particles by closing off the airway during swallowing.
The epiglottis is attached to the thyroid cartilage at the base of the tongue in the throat. It acts as a flap to cover the entrance to the trachea during swallowing to prevent food or liquid from entering the airway.
Any object that ends up in the airway will become stuck as the airway narrows. Many large objects get stuck just inside the trachea at the vocal cords. For adults, one of the main reasons for choking is chewed that isn't chewed properly (esp. swallowed whole)
The larynx, also known as the voice box, plays a vital role in respiration by protecting the airway during swallowing to prevent food and liquids from entering the lungs. It also contains the vocal cords that produce sound during speech and other vocal activities.
It's where at least one of your vocal cords can't move. It effects how you talk or sing. Your voice will be weak and airy.