Each arytenoid cartilage is composed primarily of , though specialized regions like the apex and the vocal process contain elastic cartilage to allow for greater flexibility.
The (from the Greek arytaina , meaning "ladle-shaped") are a pair of small, three-sided pyramidal structures essential to the biomechanics of the human voice. Situated atop the cricoid cartilage at the back of the larynx, these cartilages serve as the mechanical "anchors" for the vocal folds, regulating airflow and pitch. Structural Anatomy arytaenoid
: A thick lateral projection where key intrinsic laryngeal muscles attach to facilitate movement. The Mechanics of Phonation Anatomy, Head and Neck: Larynx Arytenoid Cartilage - NCBI Each arytenoid cartilage is composed primarily of ,
: The superior tip that articulates with the tiny, horn-like corniculate cartilages . Structural Anatomy : A thick lateral projection where
: A thin anterior projection that provides the primary attachment point for the vocal ligament .