Left Corniculate Cartilage (Cartilago corniculata sinister)
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Anatomy
The left corniculate cartilage (cartilage of Santorini) is a small, conical nodule of yellow elastic cartilage that articulates with the apex of the left arytenoid cartilage. Embedded within the posterior part of the aryepiglottic fold, it raises the small corniculate tubercle and helps support the margin of the laryngeal inlet.
Clinical notes
The corniculate and cuneiform tubercles serve as essential visual landmarks during direct laryngoscopy to guide endotracheal tube placement between the vocal cords.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Left Corniculate Cartilage?
The left corniculate cartilage (cartilage of Santorini) is a small, conical nodule of yellow elastic cartilage that articulates with the apex of the left arytenoid cartilage. Embedded within the posterior part of the aryepiglottic fold, it raises the small corniculate tubercle and helps support the margin of the laryngeal inlet.
Why is the Left Corniculate Cartilage clinically important?
The corniculate and cuneiform tubercles serve as essential visual landmarks during direct laryngoscopy to guide endotracheal tube placement between the vocal cords.
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