Cricoid Cartilage (Cartilago cricoidea)
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Anatomy
The cricoid cartilage forms the robust complete inferior ring of the larynx, articulating with the thyroid cartilage and arytenoids. In this BP3D model, the cartilage is represented across two separate mesh parts (part 2).
Clinical notes
The inferior border of the cricoid marks the level of vertebral body C6, the junction of the larynx with the trachea, and the transition of the pharynx into the esophagus.
Related structures
Educational references
FAQ
What is the role of the Cricoid Cartilage?
The cricoid cartilage forms the robust complete inferior ring of the larynx, articulating with the thyroid cartilage and arytenoids. In this BP3D model, the cartilage is represented across two separate mesh parts (part 2).
Why is the Cricoid Cartilage clinically important?
The inferior border of the cricoid marks the level of vertebral body C6, the junction of the larynx with the trachea, and the transition of the pharynx into the esophagus.
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