<P> The cricoid cartilage / ˌkraɪkɔɪd ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ / , or simply cricoid ( from the Greek krikoeides meaning `` ring - shaped '' ) or cricoid ring , is the only complete ring of cartilage around the trachea . It forms the back part of the voice box and functions as an attachment site for muscles , cartilages , and ligaments involved in opening and closing the airway and in producing speech . </P>
<P> The cricoid cartilage / ˌkraɪkɔɪd ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ / , or simply cricoid ( from the Greek krikoeides meaning `` ring - shaped '' ) or cricoid ring , is the only complete ring of cartilage around the trachea . It forms the back part of the voice box and functions as an attachment site for muscles , cartilages , and ligaments involved in opening and closing the airway and in producing speech . </P>
the protrusion of cartilage from the anterior neck area is known as
the protrusion of cartilage from the anterior neck area is known as
cricoid cartilage
cricoid cartilage