The laryngeal cartilaginous skeleton consists out of 9 cartilages interconnected by membranes, joints, ligaments, and muscles.
Description
The laryngeal cartilaginous skeleton consists of 3 paired (two, one on each side) and 3 unpaired (single) cartilages:
Paired | Unpaired |
---|---|
Arytenoid | Thyroid |
Corniculate | Cricoid |
Cuneiform | Epiglottic |
Thyroid cartilage
The thyroid cartilage is a