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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Hyoid bone and framework of larynx

Posterior view

Image #84-2

KEYWORDS: Bones cartilage joints, Fascia and connective tissue.

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Hyoid bone and framework of larynx
Posterior view
  1. Epiglottic cartilage
  2. Greater horn hyoid bone
  3. Superior thyroid incisure
  4. Thyroepiglottic ligament
  5. Superior horn thyroid cartilage
  6. Upper pointer: Arycorniculate synchondrosis Lower pointer: Apex of arytenoid cartilage
  7. Muscular process of arytenoid cartilage
  8. Interarytenoid notch
  9. Inferior horn of thyroid cartilage
  10. Cricotracheal ligament
  11. Membranous wall of trachea (layer of smooth muscle visible)
  12. Lesser horn hyoid bone
  13. Stem of epiglottis
  14. Lateral thyrohyoid ligament (Triticeal cartilage embedded in ligament at site of pointer)
  15. Lamina right thyroid cartilage
  16. Corniculate cartilage
  17. Upper pointer: Vocal lip Lower pointer: Rima glottidis
  18. Posterior cricoarytenoid ligament
  19. Cricoarytenoid joint capsule
  20. Lamina of cricoid cartilage
  21. Cricoarytenoid joint capsule
  22. Tracheal cartilage