In relation to the structure of the larynx, the cricoid cartilage is
a) the only complete cartilaginous ring in the larynx.
The cricoid cartilage is located below the thyroid cartilage.
b) used in vocal cord movement with the thyroid cartilage.
The arytenoid cartilages are used in vocal cord movement with the
thyroid cartilage.
c) the largest of the cartilage structures.
The thyroid cartilage is the largest of the cartilage structures; part of it
forms the Adam’s apple.
d) the valve flap of cartilage that covers the opening to the larynx
during swallowing.
The epiglottis is the valve flap of cartilage that covers the opening to
the larynx during swallowing.
a) the only complete cartilaginous ring in the larynx.
The cricoid cartilage is located below the thyroid cartilage.
b) used in vocal cord movement with the thyroid cartilage.
The arytenoid cartilages are used in vocal cord movement with the
thyroid cartilage.
c) the largest of the cartilage structures.
The thyroid cartilage is the largest of the cartilage structures; part of it
forms the Adam’s apple.
d) the valve flap of cartilage that covers the opening to the larynx
during swallowing.
The epiglottis is the valve flap of cartilage that covers the opening to
the larynx during swallowing.