Thyroid Articular Surface Anatomy in 3D

A joint surface on the cricoid cartilage. This allows the thyroid cartilage to "tilt"; this tilting is what stretches the vocal cords to let you hit "High Notes" when singing.

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Related structures

Cricoid Cartilage Arytenoid Articular Surface Thyroid Cartilage Thyroid Cartilage (Inferior Horn) Thyroid Cartilage (Lamina) Thyroid Cartilage (Oblique Line) Thyroid Cartilage (Superior Horn) Acromioclavicular Joint (Articular Capsule)