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