The Difficult Airway

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Larynx

The larynx is composed of nine (9) cartilages that are stabilized by ligaments and/or skeletal muscles.  Three of the larger cartilages that are noteworthy include the epiglottis, thyroid cartilage and cricoid cartilage.  [3]

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