Which of the Following Cartilages of the Larynx is Correctly

Question

Which of the following cartilages of the larynx is correctly matched to its description?
A) epiglottis-the only complete ring of cartilage in the respiratory tract
B) arytenoid cartilage-covers the glottis during swallowing
C) cricoid cartilage-occupies the dorsal surface of the larynx
D) thyroid cartilage-prominent ventral cartilage deep to the ventral neck muscles

Accepted Answer

The description matches the thyroid cartilage, which is the prominent ventral cartilage visible on the surface of the neck. The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped cartilage that helps to prevent food from entering the larynx during swallowing. The arytenoid cartilage is pyramidal in shape and plays a role in sound production. The cricoid cartilage is the lowermost cartilage of the larynx and is ring-shaped.