a laryngeal cartilage: nothing to do with THYROID GLAND
Scope Note
The largest cartilage of the larynx consisting of two laminae fusing anteriorly at an acute angle in the midline of the neck. The point of fusion forms a subcutaneous projection known as the Adam's apple.
Previous Indexing
Laryngeal Cartilages (1966-1978)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under LARYNGEAL CARTILAGES 1979-90
History Note
91(79); was see under LARYNGEAL CARTILAGES 1979-90
The largest cartilage of the larynx consisting of two laminae fusing anteriorly at an acute angle in the midline of the neck. The point of fusion forms a subcutaneous projection known as the Adam's apple.
