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

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The thyroid cartilage is a prominent ventral cartilage deep to the ventral neck muscles. The cricoid cartilage occupies the dorsal surface of the larynx. The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped cartilage that extends from the base of the tongue to cover the glottis during swallowing, and it is not a complete ring. The arytenoid cartilage is a pair of small pyramid-shaped cartilages that articulate with the cricoid cartilage and are involved in vocal cord movement.

Which of the Following Cartilages of the Larynx Is Correctly