The Small,leaf-Shaped Cartilage Behind the Tongue and Hyoid Bone Is

question 175

Multiple Choice

The small,leaf-shaped cartilage behind the tongue and hyoid bone is the:

• A) cricoid cartilage.
• B) thyroid cartilage.
• C) corniculate cartilage.
• D) epiglottis.

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