These Are Triangular Pieces of Mostly Hyaline Cartilage Located at the Posterior

question 36

Multiple Choice

These are triangular pieces of mostly hyaline cartilage located at the posterior and superior border of the cricoid cartilage.

• A) corniculate cartilage
• B) arytenoids cartilage
• C) cricotracheal cartilage
• D) cuneiform cartilage
• E) laryngeal cartilage

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