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Definition of Cricothyroids

Cricothyroid
Cricothyroid Cri`co*thy"roid (-k?-th?"roid), a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining both to the cricoid and the thyroid cartilages.

Meaning of Cricothyroids from wikipedia

- The cricothyroid muscle is the only tensor muscle of the larynx aiding with phonation. It is innervated by the superior laryngeal nerve. Its action tilts...
- The arytenoid cartilages (/ærɪˈtiːnɔɪd/) are a pair of small three-sided pyramids which form part of the larynx. They are the site of attachment of the...
- The cricothyroid ligament (also known as the cricothyroid membrane or cricovocal membrane) is a ligament in the neck. It connects the cricoid cartilage...
- Cricothyroid may refer to: Cricothyroid muscle Cricothyroid ligament This disambiguation page lists articles ****ociated with the title Cricothyroid. If...
- The cricothyroid joint (or articulation) is a joint connecting the cricoid cartilage and the thyroid cartilage. It plays a key role in adjusting human...
- (also called cricothyroidotomy) is an incision made through the skin and cricothyroid membrane to establish a patient airway during certain life-threatening...
- backward on the cricoid cartilage (either directly by contracting the cricothyroids or indirectly by changing the vertical position of the larynx), by mani****ting...
- as follows: With the vocalis muscles relaxed it is possible for the cricothyroids to place great longitudinal tension upon the vocal ligaments. The tension...
- of the larynx, connecting with the branch from the opposite side. The cricothyroid artery may contribute to the supply of the larynx. It follows a variable...
- muscle, to supply the cricothyroid muscle. The external branch functions to tense the vocal cords by activating the cricothyroid muscle, increasing pitch...