The infraglottic cavity is the portion of the larynx situated inferior to the glottis.[1] It is situated between the vocal cords (superior limit), and the inferior border of the cricoid cartilage (inferior limit)[2] where it is continuous with the trachea.[1]
| Infraglottic cavity | |
|---|---|
 Cut through the larynx of a horse 1 hyoid bone 2 epiglottis 3 vestibular fold 4 vocal fold 5 Ventricularis muscle 6 ventricle of larynx 7 Vocalis muscle 8 thyroid cartilage lamina 9 Cricoid cartilage 10 infraglottic cavity 11 first bronchial tube cartilage 12 bronchial tube | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | cavitas infraglottica |
| TA98 | A06.2.09.018 |
| TA2 | 3211 |
| FMA | 55311 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
On transverse section, the infraglottic cavity appears elliptical in shape superiorly, and circular in shape inferiorly. It is wider inferiorly. The walls of the infraglottic cavity are lined with respiratory epithelium. Structural support is provided by the cricothyroid ligament above, and the cricoid cartilage below.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b Sinnatamby, Chummy (2011). Last's Anatomy (12th ed.). p. 394. ISBN 978-0-7295-3752-0.
- ^ a b Standring, Susan (2020). Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice (42 ed.). p. 725. ISBN 978-0-7020-7707-4. OCLC 1201341621.
External links edit
- part_8/chapter_53.html: Basic Human Anatomy at Dartmouth Medical School
- figures/chapter_53/53-10.HTM: Basic Human Anatomy at Dartmouth Medical School
- lesson11 at The Anatomy Lesson by Wesley Norman (Georgetown University) (larynxsagsect)
- Diagram at sci.port.ac.uk
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Deep dissection of larynx, pharynx and tongue seen from behind -
Deep dissection of larynx, pharynx and tongue seen from behind -
Deep dissection of larynx, pharynx and tongue seen from behind
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