Cricothyroid joint

System Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT 361944002

Cricothyroid joint

Definition

The cricoarytenoid articulation (or joint) is a joint connecting the cricoid cartilage and the thyroid cartilage.

Also known as cricothyroid articulation — per UBERON

The Cricothyroid joint is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

Also identified as