Larynx

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006451",
  "term": "Larynx",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A cartilaginous structure located in the neck, superior to the trachea and inferior to the pharynx, containing the vocal cords. It serves as a passageway for air, protects the lower airway from aspiration, and is the primary organ for sound production. The larynx is composed of several cartilages, including the thyroid, cricoid, and arytenoid cartilages.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "cartilage",
    "pharynx",
    "trachea"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 772 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/larynx/"
}