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The larynx is located in the midline of the neck. However, it is inferior to C3-4 level and superior to the first cartilaginous tracheal ring.
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The larynx is located in the midline of the neck at C2 level, inferior to the first cartilaginous tracheal ring
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The quadrangular membranes are some of the intrinsic ligaments that shape the inside of the larynx. They connect the lateral epiglottis to the arytenoid and thyroid cartilages, and their lower borders form the vestibular ligaments.
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The lower borders of the quadrangular membranes form the vestibular ligaments
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The mucous membranes are mostly lined with ciliated columnar epithelium, the exception to this being the vocal folds, which are lined with protective stratified squamous epithelium.
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The mucous membrane of the larynx mainly consists of stratified squamous epithelium
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The blood supply to the larynx is via the superior and inferior laryngeal arteries, branches of the external carotid arteries.
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The blood supply to the larynx is via branches of the internal carotid arteries
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Closing of the laryngeal sphincter is done by the aryepiglottic muscle and the oblique arytenoid muscles. The posterior cricoarytenoid muscles work to abduct and externally rotate the vocal folds.
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The posterior cricoarytenoid muscles work to close the laryngeal sphincter
Concept
Chapter
2693
5950
Hoarseness
Topic
186
Ear, Nose and Throat
17810
Which statement regarding the anatomy of the larynx is correct?
a