Laryngeal Membranes Flashcards
1
Q
Identify structure A.
A
Epiglottis
2
Q
Identify structure B.
A
Thyrohyoid membrane
3
Q
Identify structure C.
A
Laryngeal prominence
4
Q
Identify structure D.
A
Thyroid cartilage
5
Q
Identify structure E.
A
Cricoid cartilage
6
Q
What is within the thyrohyoid membrane?
A
Superior laryngeal vessels, internal laryngeal nerves
7
Q
What type of cartilage makes up the thyroid cartilage?
A
Hyaline cartilage
8
Q
What type of cartilage is the cricoid cartilage composed of?
A
Hyaline cartilage
9
Q
What attaches to the cricoid cartilage?
A
Cricothyroid muscle and inferior pharyngeal constrictor
10
Q
Name structure A.
A
Superior horn of thyroid cartilage
11
Q
Name structure B.
A
Inferior horn of thyroid cartilage
12
Q
What structure is indicated in this image?
A
Laryngeal ventricle
13
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