Thyroid Cartilage Flashcards
1
Q
Largest of cartilages in the head and neck
A
Thyroid cartilage
2
Q
What is thyroid cartilage composed of?
A
2 fused lamina
3
Q
Where do the lamina of the thyroid cartilage meet?
A
Laryngeal prominence
4
Q
Thyroid cartilage angle in males
A
90 degress (more acute)
5
Q
Thyroid cartilage angle in females
A
120 degrees (more obtuse)
