12 Questions
What is the function of the larynx?
Protecting the air passages and producing voice
Which cartilage of the larynx is characterized by having a prominent V angle known as Adam's apple?
Thyroid cartilage
Where is the cricoid cartilage located in relation to the thyroid cartilage?
Below it
What are the arytenoid cartilages shaped like?
Pyramid
Which part of the cricoid cartilage articulates with the arytenoid cartilages?
Facet on lateral surface
How are the joints between the different cartilages described?
Synovial joints
What is the shape of the cricoid cartilage?
Shaped like a signet ring
What is the function of the larynx?
Both a and b
Which cartilage of the larynx has a prominent V angle, also known as the Adam's apple?
Thyroid cartilage
Which cartilage of the larynx has a facet for articulation with the inferior cornu of the thyroid cartilage?
Cricoid cartilage
What is the shape of the arytenoid cartilages?
Shaped like a pyramid
What type of joints connect the different cartilages of the larynx?
Synovial joints
This quiz covers the anatomy of the larynx, including its protective functions, structure, and cartilages. Learn about the muscles, glands, and membranes associated with the larynx.
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