Fibroelastic membrane of larynx

System Respiratory
SNOMED CT 361942003

Fibroelastic membrane of larynx

Definition

A layer of fibrous and elastic fibers, taking the place of the submucosa in the larynx. It is divided by the laryngeal ventricle into two parts: the quadrangular membrane superiorly and the conus elasticus inferiorly.

Also known as fibro-elastic membrane of larynx, membrana fibroelastica laryngis — per UBERON

The Fibroelastic membrane of larynx is a part of the Respiratory.

Also identified as