Cartilages Of The Larynx: Types And Anatomy

Cartilages Of The Larynx: Types And Anatomy

The skeleton of larynx is formed by nine cartilages (three unpaired and three paired:

• Unpaired cartilages
  • Epiglottis
  • Thyroid
  • Cricoid
• Paired cartilages
  • Arytenoid
  • Corniculate
  • Cuneiform

Cartilages Forming the Skeleton of Larynx Types

• The thyroid, cricoid and most of arytenoid are made up of hyaline cartilage.
• The epiglottis, corniculate, cuneiform and apices of arytenoids are made of yellow elastic cartilage.