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cuneiform cartilage

cartilage of Morgagni

The cuneiform cartilages of the larynx are two small, elongated pieces of yellow elastic cartilage, placed one on either side, in the aryepiglottic fold, where they give rise to small whitish elevations on the surface of the mucous membrane, just in front of the arytenoid cartilages.

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Type Organ
Latin Name cartilage of Morgagni
FMA ID 55111

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cuneiform cartilage?

The cuneiform cartilages of the larynx are two small, elongated pieces of yellow elastic cartilage, placed one on either side, in the aryepiglottic fold, where they give rise to small whitish elevations on the surface of the mucous membrane, just in front of the arytenoid cartilages.

What is the Latin name for the cuneiform cartilage?

The Latin name for the cuneiform cartilage is cartilage of Morgagni.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:55111 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0011157 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — cuneiform cartilage Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.