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xclash

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What is the leaf-shaped cartilage that extends from the base of the tongue and is attached by ligaments to the thyroid cartilage?
 
  a. Arytenoid cartilage
  b. Cricoid cartilage
  c. Cuneiform cartilage
  d. Epiglottis

Question 2

What is the only complete circular cartilage of the larynx?
 
  a. Arytenoid
  b. Corniculate
  c. Cricoid
  d. Thyroid


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The cartilaginous and leaf-shaped epiglottis lies within and is attached to the thyroid cartilage by a flexible joint.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Just below the thyroid cartilage is the cricoid cartilage, which is the only laryngeal structure that forms a complete ring of cartilage around the airway and is the narrowest region of the upper airway in infants.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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