Right Conus Elasticus (Cricovocal Membrane) (Conus elasticus dexter)

Layer: Organs

Educational content only — not medical advice.

Anatomy

The right conus elasticus is the right lateral fibroelastic membrane of the laryngeal framework supporting the right vocal fold.

Clinical notes

Forms the subglottic funnel that accelerates airflow through the rima glottidis according to the Bernoulli principle.

Related structures

Educational references

FAQ

What is the role of the Right Conus Elasticus (Cricovocal Membrane)?

The right conus elasticus is the right lateral fibroelastic membrane of the laryngeal framework supporting the right vocal fold.

Why is the Right Conus Elasticus (Cricovocal Membrane) clinically important?

Forms the subglottic funnel that accelerates airflow through the rima glottidis according to the Bernoulli principle.

Source & license

BodyParts3D, © The Database Center for Life Science licensed under CC Attribution 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). license details