The Ring of Cartilage That Forms the Base of the Larynx

Question

The ring of cartilage that forms the base of the larynx is the
A) epiglottis.
B) thyroid cartilage.
C) cricoid cartilage.
D) arytenoid cartilage.
E) cuneiform cartilage.

Accepted Answer

The ring of cartilage that forms the base of the larynx is the cricoid cartilage. The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that covers the trachea during swallowing, the thyroid cartilage is commonly referred to as the "Adam's Apple," and the arytenoid and cuneiform cartilages are smaller cartilages located within the larynx.