lower larynx
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lower respiratory tract — n the part of the respiratory system including the larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs compare UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT … Medical dictionary
Larynx — For the remotely piloted vehicle, see Larynx (unmanned aircraft). Larynx Anatomy of the larynx, anterolateral view … Wikipedia
larynx — /lar ingks/, n., pl. larynges /leuh rin jeez/, larynxes. 1. Anat. a muscular and cartilaginous structure lined with mucous membrane at the upper part of the trachea in humans, in which the vocal cords are located. 2. Zool. a. a similar vocal… … Universalium
Larynx — The larynx is the portion of the breathing, or respiratory, tract containing the vocal cords which produce vocal sound. It is located between the pharynx and the trachea. The larynx, also called the voice box, is a 2 inch long, tube shaped organ… … Medical dictionary
lower airway — noun a) The part of respiratory tract starting at trachea and ending at bronchioles. <! Not found: b) The part of respiratory tract starting at larynx and ending at bronchioles. Ant: upper airway … Wiktionary
lower airway — the airway from the inferior end of the larynx to the ends of the terminal bronchioles … Medical dictionary
Muscles of larynx — Muscles of larynx. Side view. Right lamina of thyroid cartilage removed. Latin musculi laryngis Gray s … Wikipedia
Hyoid bone — Bone: Hyoid bone Hyoid bone. Anterior surface. Enlarged … Wikipedia
pandean pipes — Syrinx Syr inx, n.; pl. {Syringes}. [NL., from Gr. ? a pipe.] 1. (Mus.) A wind instrument made of reeds tied together; called also {pandean pipes}. [1913 Webster] 2. (Anat.) The lower larynx in birds. [1913 Webster] Note: In birds there are two… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Syringes — Syrinx Syr inx, n.; pl. {Syringes}. [NL., from Gr. ? a pipe.] 1. (Mus.) A wind instrument made of reeds tied together; called also {pandean pipes}. [1913 Webster] 2. (Anat.) The lower larynx in birds. [1913 Webster] Note: In birds there are two… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
