title: Functional anatomy of the larynx.
abstract: The larynx serves three basic functions in humans. In order of functional priority they are protective, respiratory, and phonatory. This article discusses these three roles in terms of phylogeny, developmental anatomy, and neuromuscular reflex activity.
authors.affiliation: Section of Otolaryngology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
authors.forename: C T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Sasaki
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Isaacson
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003679:Deglutition; D005931:Glottis / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007817:Laryngeal Cartilages / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D007821:Laryngeal Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D007823:Laryngeal Nerves / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D009132:Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D010699:Phonation; D012119:Respiration