Laryngeal inlet
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| Laryngeal inlet | |
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The entrance to the larynx
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| Latin | Aditus laryngis |
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| Anatomical terminology
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The laryngeal inlet (laryngeal aditus, laryngeal aperture) is the opening that connects the pharynx and the larynx.
File:Aditus of larynx.jpg
Aditus of larynx
Borders
Its borders are formed by:
- the free curved edge of the epiglottis, anteriorly
- the arytenoid cartilages, the corniculate cartilages, and the interarytenoid fold, posteriorly
- the aryepiglottic fold, laterally
Additional Images
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Deep dissection of larynx, pharynx and tongue seen from behind
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Deep dissection of larynx, pharynx and tongue seen from behind
See also
References
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External links
- Atlas image: rsa4p1 at the University of Michigan Health System - (listed as 'Inlet of the larynx')
