Which of the following cartilages of the larynx is correctly matched to its description?
A) epiglottis-the only complete ring of cartilage in the respiratory tract
B) arytenoid cartilage-covers the glottis during swallowing
C) cricoid cartilage-occupies the dorsal surface of the larynx
D) thyroid cartilage-prominent ventral cartilage deep to the ventral neck muscles

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The description matches the thyroid cartilage, which is the prominent ventral cartilage visible on the surface of the neck. The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped cartilage that helps to prevent food from entering the larynx during swallowing. The arytenoid cartilage is pyramidal in shape and plays a role in sound production. The cricoid cartilage is the lowermost cartilage of the larynx and is ring-shaped.

Which of the Following Cartilages of the Larynx Is Correctly