Lamina of Cricoid Cartilage Anatomy in 3D

The broad back-part of the "ring" cartilage in the neck. It is the base for the vocal cords; a fracture of the lamina (from a blow to the neck) can cause the airway to collapse and lead to permanent loss of voice.

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