Ligaments Cricothyroid Lateral

The cricothyroid ligaments (lat. ligamenta thyreoidea) are connective tissue cords that connect the upper surface of the thyroid cartilage of the larynx with the lower surface of the cricoid gland.

The lateral cricoid ligaments (lat. ligg. crico-thyreoidea laterales) are two paired ligaments that are located on the lateral surface of the larynx. They connect the cricoid gland to the superior surface of the thyroid and cricoid cartilages.

These ligaments play an important role in maintaining the shape and function of the larynx. They provide stability to the larynx and prevent its deformation during tongue movements and swallowing. In addition, these ligaments are involved in the regulation of the vocal apparatus and ensure the correct sound of the voice.

The lateral cricoid ligaments are of great importance for the normal functioning of the larynx, so their damage or disruption can lead to various diseases of the larynx and vocal apparatus. For example, if these ligaments are damaged, laryngitis, laryngospasm, and vocal apparatus disorders such as aphonia or dysphonia may occur.

To prevent damage to the lateral ligaments of the cricoid, you should avoid overstraining the vocal apparatus and ensure correct posture and body position during work. It is also necessary to promptly treat diseases of the larynx and conduct preventive examinations with an otolaryngologist.

The lateral cricoid ligaments are thin elastic plates that surround the anterior side of the aryepiglottic folds and are connected to the perichondrium by arytenocormal elastic ligaments. They play an important role in maintaining the shape of the arytenoid process