Hyoid bone and framework of larynx

Cricoid and arytenoid cartilages, right anterolateral view

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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