,LARYNX
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, LARYNX
LARYNX IS MADE UP OF SIX CARTILAGES
There are 3 paired & 3 unpaired Cartilages:
➢ 3 unpaired cartilages
1. Thyroid
2. Cricoid
3. Epiglottis
Thyroid & Cricoid are palpable from outside.
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, 1. THYROID CARTILAGE
THYROID CARTILAGE THYROID ANGLE
Thyroid angle – It is the angle between two Laminae of thyroid cartilage.
Prominence of thyroid cartilage in males is called Adam's apple.
2. CRICOID CARTILAGE
It has narrow anteriorly arch and Broad lamina posteriorly (towards cervical
vertebrae). Cricoid cartilage sits over the trachea.
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1
, LARYNX
LARYNX IS MADE UP OF SIX CARTILAGES
There are 3 paired & 3 unpaired Cartilages:
➢ 3 unpaired cartilages
1. Thyroid
2. Cricoid
3. Epiglottis
Thyroid & Cricoid are palpable from outside.
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, 1. THYROID CARTILAGE
THYROID CARTILAGE THYROID ANGLE
Thyroid angle – It is the angle between two Laminae of thyroid cartilage.
Prominence of thyroid cartilage in males is called Adam's apple.
2. CRICOID CARTILAGE
It has narrow anteriorly arch and Broad lamina posteriorly (towards cervical
vertebrae). Cricoid cartilage sits over the trachea.
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