Anatomy: Cricoid Cartilage of the Larynx
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What is the shape of the cricoid cartilage?

  • It has the shape of a 'signet ring' (correct)
  • It is triangular in shape
  • It is rectangular in shape
  • It is circular in shape

    • What is found on the posterior surface of the lamina of the cricoid cartilage?

  • A ridge for attachment to the trachea
  • Multiple small bumps for muscle attachment
  • 2 oval depressions for muscle attachment (correct)
  • 3 circular depressions for muscle attachment

    • What articulates with the inferior horn of the thyroid cartilage?

  • Articular protrusions on the anterior surface of the thyroid cartilage
  • Articular protrusions on the arch of the cricoid cartilage
  • Articular facets on the posterior surface of the thyroid cartilage
  • Articular facets on the outer posterolateral surface of the cricoid cartilage (correct)

    • What forms the laryngeal prominence, commonly known as the Adam’s apple?

    <p>The anterior midline junction of the right and left lamina of the thyroid cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the epiglottis in protecting the larynx?

    <p>It moves down to cover the glottis and protect the larynx from food or liquid aspiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the aryepiglottic folds?

    <p>To reflect off the sides of the epiglottis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure forms the part of the larynx to which the vocal ligaments and vocal folds attach?

    <p>Arytenoid cartilages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the attachment point of the superior horn of the thyroid cartilage?

    <p>Hyoid bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the thyroepiglottic ligament?

    <p>To attach the epiglottis to the inner aspect of the thyroid cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for making the laryngeal prominence more apparent in men than in women?

    <p>Acute angle between the laminae in men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the cricoid cartilage?

    <p>C-shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What attaches the lower border of the cricoid cartilage to the first tracheal ring?

    <p>Cricotracheal ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the oval depressions on the posterior surface of the lamina of the cricoid cartilage located?

    <p>Outer posterolateral surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for making the laryngeal prominence more apparent in men than in women?

    <p>Thyroid cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the 2 laminae of the thyroid cartilage?

    <p>Quadrilateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the superior thyroid notch located in relation to the laryngeal prominence?

    <p>Immediately above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the attachment point of the superior horn of the thyroid cartilage?

    <p>Hyoid bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the epiglottis in protecting the larynx?

    <p>To protect from aspiration of foods or liquids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the angle between the 2 laminae of the thyroid cartilage in men?

    <p>$90°$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the aryepiglottic folds located?

    <p>On the posterior surface of the epiglottis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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