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Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 20:32, 21 December 2010
, 20:32, 21 December 2010→Extrinsic musculature
Membranes and elastic ligaments attach the laryngeal cartilages, allowing attatchment of the [[Epiglottis]] to the '''thyroid''' and '''cricoid cartilage'''. The first tracheal ring has attatchment with the '''cricoid cartilage''' by the '''cricotracheal ligament'''.
Membranes and elastic ligaments attach the laryngeal cartilages, allowing attatchment of the [[Epiglottis]] to the '''thyroid''' and '''cricoid cartilage'''. The first tracheal ring has attatchment with the '''cricoid cartilage''' by the '''cricotracheal ligament'''.
==Extrinsic musculature==
===Extrinsic musculature===
Extrinsic musculature connects the larynx to the sternum, [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]], [[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|pharynx]] and [[Hyoid Apparatus - Anatomy & Physiology|hyoid apparatus]].
Extrinsic musculature connects the larynx to the sternum, [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]], [[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|pharynx]] and [[Hyoid Apparatus - Anatomy & Physiology|hyoid apparatus]].