THE LARYNX 331 



The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped cartilage and its broad, free, 

 upper portion projects upwards behind the dorsum of the 



Tr 



FIG. 116. Posterior Aspect of the Cartilages of the Larynx. 

 (TURNER'S Anatomy.} 



A. Arytaenoid cartilage. 



C. Cricoid cartilage. 



CL. Corniculate cartilage. 



E. Epiglottis. 



H. Hyoidbone. 



T. Thyreoid cartilage. 



Tr. Trachea. 



e. Muscular process of arytaenoid 

 cartilage. 



i.e. Inferior cornu of thyreoid cartilage. 

 kh. Lesser cornu of hyoid bone. 

 p.c.a. Origin of crico-arytsenoideus pos- 

 terior. 



s.c. Superior cornu of thyreoid car- 

 tilage. 



i.e. Thyreo-epiglottic ligament. 



t.h. Greater cornu of hyoid bone. 



t.h.l. Lateral thyreo-hyoid ligament. 



tongue. Its narrow lower end is attached to the thyreoid 

 cartilage. 



The aditus laryngis (upper aperture) is directed backwards 



