Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands

See Also: Thyroid & Parathyroid (An Overview)

Crircothyroid Ligament

The crircothyroid ligament is a connector of the cricoid and thyroid cartilages. It is composed of two parts; the anterior and lateral circothyroid ligaments. The upper edge of the lateral cricothyroid ligament constitutes the base of the vocal chords.

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Cartilage
Cricoid Cartilage
Cricothyroid Ligament
Cricothyroid Muscles
Esophagus
Lining of Trachea
Parathyroid
Thyroid Cartilage
Thyroid
Trachea