Thyroid Cartilage (Lamina) Anatomy in 3D

The "shield" of the Adam's Apple. This protects the vocal cords; in "Laryngeal Cancer," the surgeon may remove one of these laminae (a Hemilaryngectomy) to save the patient's voice while removing the tumor.

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