Right Arytenoid Cartilage (Cartilago arytenoidea dexter)
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Anatomy
The right arytenoid cartilage is a pyramidal laryngeal cartilage articulating with the right side of the cricoid lamina. Through its vocal and muscular processes, it mediates the dynamic opening and closure of the rima glottidis during breathing and speech.
Clinical notes
Cricoarytenoid arthritis in systemic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis causes throat pain, globus sensation, and bilateral stridor requiring tracheostomy in severe ankylosis.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right Arytenoid Cartilage?
The right arytenoid cartilage is a pyramidal laryngeal cartilage articulating with the right side of the cricoid lamina. Through its vocal and muscular processes, it mediates the dynamic opening and closure of the rima glottidis during breathing and speech.
Why is the Right Arytenoid Cartilage clinically important?
Cricoarytenoid arthritis in systemic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis causes throat pain, globus sensation, and bilateral stridor requiring tracheostomy in severe ankylosis.
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