Right Corniculate Cartilage (Cartilago corniculata dexter)
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Anatomy
The right corniculate cartilage is a conical elastic nodule surmounting the apex of the right arytenoid cartilage, elevating the corniculate tubercle at the posterior margin of the laryngeal aperture.
Clinical notes
Direct visualization of the corniculate cartilages confirms proper orientation of the laryngeal inlet prior to intubation.
Related structures
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right Corniculate Cartilage?
The right corniculate cartilage is a conical elastic nodule surmounting the apex of the right arytenoid cartilage, elevating the corniculate tubercle at the posterior margin of the laryngeal aperture.
Why is the Right Corniculate Cartilage clinically important?
Direct visualization of the corniculate cartilages confirms proper orientation of the laryngeal inlet prior to intubation.
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