The Larynx is Supported by Nine Pieces of Cartilage

Question

The larynx is supported by nine pieces of cartilage.Which cartilages occur in pairs?
A)Thyroid and corniculate
B)Corniculate and cuneiform
C)Cricoid,corniculate,and arytenoid
D)Corniculate,cuneiform,and arytenoid
E)Arytenoid and cuneiform

Accepted Answer

The larynx is supported by nine cartilages, three of which are unpaired (thyroid, cricoid, and epiglottis) and three of which are paired (arytenoid, corniculate, and cuneiform). Therefore, the paired cartilages are the corniculate, cuneiform, and arytenoid.