Anatomy And Development And Physiology Of The Larynx

Anatomy And Development And Physiology Of The Larynx

Question 1. What is rima glottidis? Mention its boundaries.
Answer.

The rima glottidis is the narrowest part of the laryngeal cavity. It is an anteroposterior cleft, bounded in front by angle of thyroid cartilage, behind by interarytenoid fold and on each side by vocal fold (in anterior three-fifth) and by vocal process of arytenoid cartilage (in posterior two-fifth).

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Question 2. Draw a labelled diagram to show structures seen in the laryngeal cavity during laryngoscopy.
Answer.

The structures seen in the laryngeal cavity during laryngoscopy.

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