Laryngeal inlet
| Laryngeal inlet | |
|---|---|
 The entrance to the larynx | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | aditus laryngis |
| TA98 | A06.2.09.002 |
| TA2 | 3202 |
| FMA | 55405 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The laryngeal inlet (laryngeal aditus, laryngeal aperture) is the opening that connects the pharynx and the 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 -
Deep dissection of larynx, pharynx and tongue seen from behind
See also
References
- Stedman's Medical Dictionary: Veterinary Medicine Insert With over 45 Images and Reference Tables. Hagerstown, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 2000. ISBN 0-7817-4546-2.
- Dalley, Arthur F.; Moore, Keith L. (1999). Clinically Oriented Anatomy. Hagerstown, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 0-7817-5936-6.
External links
- Atlas image: rsa4p1 at the University of Michigan Health System - (listed as 'Inlet of the larynx')
