Lane Medical Library

Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Hyoid bone and framework of larynx

Thyroid cartilage, posterior view

Image #84-6

KEYWORDS: Bones cartilage joints.

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Hyoid bone and framework of larynx
Thyroid cartilage, posterior view
The periochondrium has been removed except near the midline where the hyothyroid, thyroepiglottic, cricothyroid and vocal ligaments were attached.
1 . Superior thyroid incisure
2 . Left lamina thyroid cartilage
3 . Superior horn thyroid cartilage
4 . Inferior horn thyroid cartilage
5 . Inferior thyroid incisure
6 . Attachment of ligaments (see note above)