arytenoid

English

The cartilages of the larynx, amongst which the arytenoids, seen from behind

schematic superior view on the larynx, showing the arytenoid cartilages and muscle on the posterior rim of the cricoid

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀρύταινα (arútaina, “ladle”) + εἶδος (eîdos, “kind”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /æɹɪˈtiːnɔɪd, əˈɹɪtn̩ɔɪd/

Noun

arytenoid (plural arytenoids)

(anatomy) Either of a pair of movable cartilages in the larynx that serve as posterior attachment points for the vocal folds; a muscle attached to these cartilages, or a gland located near it.

Derived terms

Translations

either of a pair of movable cartilages in the larynx

Hungarian: kannaporc (hu)

Portuguese: aritenoide f

Adjective

arytenoid (not comparable)

Of or relating to this cartilage, muscle or gland.

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