Ateles fusciceps. Ateles geoffroyi. Spider monkey is the common name for the arboreal, tropical New World monkeys comprising the genus Ateles of the primate family Atelidae, characterized by very long, prehensile tails, long arms, and thumbless hands.
The larynx (/ËlÃ¦rÉªÅks/; plural larynges; from the Greek Î»Î¬ÏÏÎ³Î¾ lÃ¡rynx), commonly called the voice box, is an organ in the neck of tetrapods involved in breathing, sound production, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.
Gross Anatomy. The larynx is located within the anterior aspect of the neck, anterior to the inferior portion of the pharynx and superior to the trachea. Its primary function is to protect the lower airway by closing abruptly upon mechanical stimulation, thereby halting respiration and preventing the entry of foreign matter into the airway.