Sagittal Head Model II

background I H G F E D C B A outline

Oropharynx

Region of pharynx opposite oral cavity

Vestibular Fold

"False vocal cord"

Vocal Fold

True vocal cords; involved in speech production

Cricoid Cartilage

Large, posterior cartilage of larynx

Thyroid Cartilage

Largest cartilage of larynx

Epiglottis

Flexible cartilage that covers glottis when swallowing

Laryngopharynx

Region of pharynx opposite larynx

Nasopharynx

Region of pharynx extending to nasal cavities

Nasal Conchae

Rounded ridges that extend into the nasal cavities, increasing the surface of nasal mucosa

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