Wednesday 25 July 2007

Anatomy of Larynx

Supraglottis:
Consists of epiglottis (both lingual and laryngeal aspects), laryngeal aspect of aryepiglottic folds, arytenoids, false cords (ventricular bands)

Glottis:
Consists of superior and inferior surfaces of true vocal cords, anterior and posterior commisures

Subglottis:
From lower boundary of glotiis to lower margin of cricoid cartilage