The thyroid cartilage is the uppermost and the biggest amongst the 8 other cartilages that constitute the laryngeal skeleton, which in turn is a cartilaginous structure present in and around the wind pipe or the trachea that contains the larynx or the voice box. It may be noted that cartilages are not bones, but partially… Continue reading Thyroid Cartilage
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What is Cricoid Cartilage?
The cricoid cartilage refers to the ring-like structure present at the bottom section of the larynx. It also is considered as the topmost section of the trachea. It plays a major role in a variety of important bodily functions. Also popularly known as the voice box, the cricoid cartilage gives a certain prominence to the… Continue reading What is Cricoid Cartilage?
Arytenoid Cartilage
The arytenoid cartilages are a pair of pyramid-shaped elastic and hyaline cartilage pieces that occur in the larynx. They play a major role in the creation of vocal sounds. The flexible and tough cartilage tissue is situated on the back section of the larynx, at the ends of the joints, and over the cricoid lamina… Continue reading Arytenoid Cartilage
What is the function of Cartilage?
Cartilage is a flexible but stiff connective tissue occurring in varied body parts like the ear, joints, etc. It is not as firm or hard as bones, nor as flexible or supple as muscles. Cartilage consist of extracellular matrix made of ground matter containing elastin fibers and proteoglycan as well as collagen fibers. The 3… Continue reading What is the function of Cartilage?