Comparative Histoanatomy of the Epiglottis and Pre-epiglottic Space of the Chimpanzee Larynx

Understanding of the evolution of the larynx clarifies the physiology and functional histoanatomy of the present-day human organ. Comparative histoanatomy of the epiglottis and pre-epiglottic space of the chimpanzee larynx (a hominid, phyletic closest relative of humans) was investigated.

Source: Journal of Voice - September 22, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kiminori Sato, Takeshi Nishimura, Kiminobu Sato, Fumihiko Sato, Shun-ichi Chitose, Hirohito Umeno Source Type: research