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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Hyoid bone and framework of larynx

Cricoid and arytenoid cartilages, right anterolateral view

Image #84-7

KEYWORDS: Bones cartilage joints.

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Hyoid bone and framework of larynx
Cricoid and arytenoid cartilages, right anterolateral view
The left arytenoid cartilage has been detached and turned to expose its medial surface.
1 . Corniculate cartilage
2 . Arycorniculate synchondrosis
3 . Apex of arytenoid cartilage
4 . Triangular fovea of arytenoid cartilage
5 . Arcuate crest of arytenoid cartilage
6 . Fovea oblonga arytenoid cartilage
7 . Muscular process of arytenoid cartilage
8 . Base of arytenoid cartilage
9 . Articular surface arytenoid
10 . Lamina of cricoid cartilage
11 . Articular surface thyroid (poorly defined)
12 . Arytenoid cartilaginous neck
13 . Vocal process of arytenoid cartilage
14 . Articular surface arytenoid cartilage
15 . Tracheal cartilage (fused to cricoid cartilage)
16 . Arch of cricoid cartilage