Anatomy

Thyroid Cartilage

The largest cartilage of the larynx consisting of two laminae fusing anteriorly at an acute angle in the midline of the neck. The point of fusion forms a subcutaneous projection known as the Adam's apple.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The largest cartilage of the larynx consisting of two laminae fusing anteriorly at an acute angle in the midline of the neck. The point of fusion forms a subcutaneous projection known as the Adam's apple.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Cartilage, Thyroid
  • Cartilages, Thyroid
  • Thyroid Cartilages

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

a laryngeal cartilage: nothing to do with THYROID GLAND

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History Note

91(79); was see under LARYNGEAL CARTILAGES 1979-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Laryngeal Cartilages (1966-1978)

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  1. A02w.165w.257w.625w.870w
  2. A02w.165w.407w.500w.870w
  3. A04w.329w.591w.870w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Thyroid Cartilage. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013957. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013957
  2. Thyroid Cartilage. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thyroid_cartilage
  3. Thyroid Cartilage. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q171093