Large Larynx

1

Anterior Median Laryngeal Prominence (1a)

• “Adam’s Apple” (in males)

• Location: Anteromedial Larynx Thyroid Cartilage

2

Trachea (13)

• Conducts air between Larynx & Primary Bronchi

• windpipe

3

Tracheal Cartilages (5)

• Protects Trachea

• Cartilage Type: Hyaline Cartilage

4

Cricoid Cartilage (2)

• Protects Larynx

• Cartilage Type: Hyaline Cartilage

5

Thyroid Cartilage (1)

• Protects Larynx

• Cartilage Type: Hyaline Cartilage

6

Hyoid Bone (6)

• Protects Larynx

7

Epiglottis (E)

• Guards Airway

• Cartilage Type: Elastic Cartilage

8

Hyoid Body (h)

• Location: Anteromedial Hyoid

9

Greater Horn (L)

• Location: Anterior Part of Hyoid

10

Hyoid Lesser Horn (L)

• Location: Posterolateral Part of Hyoid

11

Cricotracheal Ligament (12)

• Connects Cricoid & Tracheal Cartilages

12

Thyroid Cartilage (1)

• Protects Larynx

• Cartilage Type: Hyaline Cartilage

13

Cricothyroid Ligament (10/11)

• Connects Cricoid & Thyroid Cartilage

14

Cricoid Cartilage (2)

• Protects Larynx

• Cartilage Type: Hyaline Cartilage

15

Tracheal Cartilage (5)

• Protects Trachea

• Cartilage Type: Hyaline Cartilage

16

Hyoid Greater Horn (L)

• Location: Anterior Part of Hyoid

17

Epiglottis (E)

• Guards Airway

• Cartilage Type: Elastic Cartilage

18

Arytenoid Cartilages (4)

• Protects Larynx

• Cartilage Type: Hyaline Cartilage

19

Cricoid Cartilage (2)

• Protects Larynx

• Cartilage Type: Hyaline Cartilage

20

Corniculate Cartilages (g)

• Protects Larynx

• Cartilage Type: Hyaline Cartilage

21

Arytenoid Cartilages (4)

• Protects Larynx

• Cartilage Type: Hyaline Cartilage

22

Glottis (29)

• Sends Air through Larynx