General Anatomy · Respiratory System · Hard

Arytenoid

Meaning: One of a pair of small pyramid-shaped cartilages in the larynx that move the vocal cords.

In practice: Prolonged intubation dislocated an arytenoid, leaving the patient with a hoarse voice.

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