noun
- Plural of arytenoid; small, pyramid-shaped cartilages in the larynx that help control vocal cord movement and sound production.
Usage: anatomy; medical
Examples
- The arytenoids are essential structures in the larynx for voice production.
- Damage to the arytenoids can result in hoarseness or difficulty speaking.
- During phonation, the arytenoids move to bring the vocal cords together.
- The arytenoids are innervated by the recurrent laryngeal nerve.
- Voice therapists study arytenoid function to treat vocal disorders.