Arytenoid

Origin

From Greek ἀρύταινα (arytaina) "ladle" + εἶδος (eidos) "kind".

Full definition of arytenoid

Noun

1. (anatomy) Either of a pair of movable cartilages in the larynx that serve as posterior attachment points for the vocal folds; a muscle attached to this cartilage, or a gland located near it.

Adjective

1. Of, or relating to this cartilage, muscle or gland.

Derived terms

• arytenoid cartilage
• arytenoid muscle
• arytenoidectomy
• arytenoiditis
• arytenoidopexy
• arytenoids