Arytenoid Cartilage (Apex) Anatomy in 3D

The pointed superior end of the arytenoid cartilage that articulates with the corniculate cartilage. It is an important landmark during endotracheal intubation; visualization of the arytenoids ensures the tube is being placed in the trachea.

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