arytenoid
Definition
- Noun:
- Either of two small cartilages at the back of the larynx to which the vocal folds are attached: An "arytenoid" is one of a pair of pyramid-shaped cartilages in the larynx (voice box). Their movement controls the tension and position of the vocal cords, which is essential for phonation (voice production), breathing, and swallowing.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The surgeon carefully adjusted the arytenoid to improve the patient's voice.
- Vocal cord paralysis often involves impaired movement of the arytenoid cartilages.
Advanced Usage
"Arytenoid complex": A term in anatomy referring to the arytenoid cartilage along with its associated muscles and ligaments.
- The stability of the arytenoid complex is crucial for proper laryngeal function.
"Arytenoid fixation": A medical condition where the arytenoid cartilage becomes immobile.
- Arytenoid fixation can result in a permanently hoarse voice.
Variants and Related Words
Arytenoid cartilage (n): The full anatomical term for the structure.
- The vocal folds are attached to the arytenoid cartilages.
Arytenoideus (n): The name of muscles associated with the arytenoid cartilages (e.g., transverse arytenoideus).
- The arytenoideus muscle helps to adduct the vocal cords.
Synonyms
- Arytenoid cartilage: The precise synonym in anatomical terminology.
- Laryngeal cartilage: A broader category to which the arytenoid belongs.
Noun
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either of two small cartilages at the back of the larynx to which the vocal folds are attached
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