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Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology
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*Protects the trachea in [[Deglutition|Swallowing]], preventing aspiration of foreign material
*Protects the trachea in [[Deglutition|Swallowing]], preventing aspiration of foreign material
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**During [[Deglutition|swallowing]] the larynx is moved rostrally causing the [[Epiglottis|epiglottis]] to partially cover the laryngeal entrance
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**Solid foods are carried over the laryngeal entrance by the muscles of the [[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|pharynx]]
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**Fluids are deflected by the [[Epiglottis|epiglottis]]
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**Clsure of the glottis also prevents food passing down the larynx
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*Relfex stimulation of the mucosa promotes the coughing reflex
*Communication
*Communication
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*Increases intra-abdominal pressure
*Increases intra-abdominal pressure
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*Vocalisation
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*The glottis can widen by adduction of the vocal folds when breathing is vigorous
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