This non-bone structure is depressed with the aid of four strap muscles.
This non-bone structure is depressed with the aid of four strap muscles. When diphtheria spreads to thisstructure, it results in a higher than average fever and the greatest chance of complications. This structurehas three paired cartilages and three single ones, including the cricoid and the thyroid. As an infant growsinto an adult, this structure lowers from the C2-C3 vertebrae to the C3-C6. This structure sits atop the hyoidbone and lies directly below the epiglottis, which prevents substances from entering it. This structure's mainfunction is known as phonation and is accomplished by the vibration of some folds. For 10 points, namethis structure that houses the vocal cords, commonly known as the voice box.
This non-bone structure is depressed with the aid of four strap muscles.
larynx [accept voice box before it is mentioned]