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This chapter aims at describing the physiology of the larynx through its different functions: breathing, protection of the airway, and phonation. It focuses on the neurological aspects of this physiology. The patterns of muscular activations during the different tasks are described, with special mention to the neurological control. The central neurologic control is also synthetized.

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Lagier, A., Giovanni, A. (2022). Physiology of the Larynx. In: Remacle, M., Eckel, H.E. (eds) Textbook of Surgery of Larynx and Trachea. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-09621-1_1

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