20 Questions
What is the shape of the cricoid cartilage?
It has the shape of a 'signet ring'
What is found on the posterior surface of the lamina of the cricoid cartilage?
2 oval depressions for muscle attachment
What articulates with the inferior horn of the thyroid cartilage?
Articular facets on the outer posterolateral surface of the cricoid cartilage
What forms the laryngeal prominence, commonly known as the Adam’s apple?
The anterior midline junction of the right and left lamina of the thyroid cartilage
What is the role of the epiglottis in protecting the larynx?
It moves down to cover the glottis and protect the larynx from food or liquid aspiration
What is the function of the aryepiglottic folds?
To reflect off the sides of the epiglottis
Which structure forms the part of the larynx to which the vocal ligaments and vocal folds attach?
Arytenoid cartilages
What is the attachment point of the superior horn of the thyroid cartilage?
Hyoid bone
What is the role of the thyroepiglottic ligament?
To attach the epiglottis to the inner aspect of the thyroid cartilage
What is responsible for making the laryngeal prominence more apparent in men than in women?
Acute angle between the laminae in men
What is the shape of the cricoid cartilage?
C-shaped
What attaches the lower border of the cricoid cartilage to the first tracheal ring?
Cricotracheal ligament
Where are the oval depressions on the posterior surface of the lamina of the cricoid cartilage located?
Outer posterolateral surface
What is responsible for making the laryngeal prominence more apparent in men than in women?
Thyroid cartilage
What is the shape of the 2 laminae of the thyroid cartilage?
Quadrilateral
Where is the superior thyroid notch located in relation to the laryngeal prominence?
Immediately above
What is the attachment point of the superior horn of the thyroid cartilage?
Hyoid bone
What is the function of the epiglottis in protecting the larynx?
To protect from aspiration of foods or liquids
What is the angle between the 2 laminae of the thyroid cartilage in men?
$90°$
Where are the aryepiglottic folds located?
On the posterior surface of the epiglottis
Learn about the anatomy of the cricoid cartilage, a ring of hyaline cartilage located at the inferior aspect of the larynx. Understand its shape, structure, and functions.
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