Corpus: Cricothyroid joint
1. Definition
The cricothyroid joint is a hinge joint between the cricoid cartilage and the thyroid cartilage of the larnyx, which serves to regulate the length and tension of the vocal cords.
2. Anatomy
The cricothyroid joint has the following articular surfaces:
- Inferior horn of thyroid cartilage
- posterior lateral surface of the cricoid cartilage