ApexPosterior surfaceMedial surfaceRidge on anterolateral surfaceMuscular processArytenoidcartilageDepression for attachment of vocalis musclesDepression for attachment of vestibular ligamentBase (concave – for articulation with cricoid)Vocal processArticular facet forcorniculate cartilageAnterolateral surface
Fig. 8.214 Corniculate and cuneiform cartilages.
Fig. 8.215 Extrinsic ligaments of the larynx.
Lateral thyrohyoid ligamentsAperture for internal branch of superior laryngeal nerve and associated arteryThyrohyoid membraneCricotracheal ligamentMedian thyrohyoid ligamentHyo-epiglottic ligamentHyoid boneTriticeal cartilage
Fig. 8.216 Cricothyroid ligament.
Fig. 8.217 Quadrangular membrane.
Fig. 8.218 Fibro-elastic membrane of the larynx (superior view).
EpiglottisVestibular ligamentQuadrangular membraneConus elasticusMuscular process of arytenoidVocal process of arytenoidCorniculate cartilageVocal ligament
Fig. 8.219 Movements of the cricothyroid joints.
Fig. 8.220 Movements of the crico-arytenoid joints.
Fig. 8.221 Laryngeal cavity. A. Posterolateral view. B. Posterior view (cut away). C. Superior view through the laryngeal inlet. D. Labeled photograph of the larynx, superior view.
EpiglottisEpiglottisEpiglottisAry-epiglottic foldAry-epiglottic foldCut edge of mucosaLaryngeal sacculeVestibuleVestibuleCut edge of right thyroid laminaLaryngeal ventricleInfraglottic spaceInterarytenoid notchCorniculate tubercleCorniculate tubercleCuneiform tubercleCuneiform tubercleCuneiform tubercleLaryngeal inletLaryngeal inletVestibular fold(mucosa overlying vestibular ligament)Vestibular fold (false vocal cord)Vocal fold (mucosa overlying vocal ligament)Vocal fold (true vocal cord)TracheaCricoid archMiddle part of cavityLaryngeal sacculeRima vestibuliRima glottidisRima glottidis (opening between vocal cords)Interarytenoid foldCorniculate tubercleVestibular foldAry-epiglottic foldVocal fold ABCDLaryngopharynx (closed)Piriform recessTongueAnteriorPosterior
Fig. 8.222 Cricothyroid muscle.
Fig. 8.223 Crico-arytenoid, oblique and transverse arytenoid, and vocalis muscles.
Fig. 8.224 Thyro-arytenoid muscle.
Superior thyroid notchAry-epiglottic part ofoblique arytenoid muscleSacculeThyro-arytenoid muscleThyro-epiglotticpart of thyro-arytenoid muscle
Fig. 8.225 Laryngeal function. A. Quiet respiration. B. Forced inspiration. C. Phonation. D. Effort closure. E. Swallowing.