Dissection of head and neck from a posterior approach

Larynx; posterior surface view

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Image #83-2

Dissection of head and neck from a posterior approach

Larynx; posterior surface view

The wall of the pharynx and esophagus has been opened.

1. Superior laryngeal nerve (cut across)
2. External carotid artery
3. Upper pointer: Cuneiform tubercle Lower pointer: Corniculate tubercle
4. Internal carotid artery (cut across)
5. Inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
6. Left lobe of thyroid gland
7. Vagus nerve (X) (cut across)
8. Vertebral artery (cut across)
9. Root of tongue
10. Oral part pharynx
11. Epiglottis
12. Pharyngoepiglottic fold
13. Laryngeal ventricle
14. Upper pointer: Aryepiglottic fold Lower pointer: Superior horn thyroid cartilage
15. Fold of laryngeal nerve
16. Interarytenoid incisure
17. Upper pointer: Piriform recess Lower pointer: Prominence produced by cricoid cartilage
18. Prevertebral fascia
19. Esophagus