Larynx

• Cartilaginous structures 

• Intrinsic muscles

• Extrinsic muscles

Vocal folds

Epiglottis 

Trachea

The larynx allows air to pass into the lungs.

The vocal folds create vibration in the vocal tract which helps to produce speech sounds.

The epiglottis covers over the larynx during swallow to block passage of unwanted particles.