A common site to place a tracheostomy tube is through the ligament that connects the cricoid cartilage to the ________ cartilage.
A) thyroid
B) cuneiform
C) corniculate
D) epiglottic
E) vestibular

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The cricoid cartilage is connected inferiorly to the thyroid cartilage by the cricothyroid ligament. Placing a tracheostomy tube through this ligament provides a secure airway. The other choices are not directly connected to the cricoid cartilage in this manner.

A Common Site to Place a Tracheostomy Tube Is Through