Review Note

Which anatomical structure is involved in mallet finger?

The extensor tendon at the distal interphalangeal joint (DIP), where the tendon is either torn or avulsed from the distal phalanx

The larynx functions as an airway passage and plays a critical role in phonation (voice production) by controlling the vocal cords. It also protects the airway during swallowing, preventing food and liquids from entering the trachea. [Source: ECE-W08-GAL1 -PLM Reading-Anatomy of the External and Middle Ears.pdf].