Arytenoideus

Arytenoideus

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Anatomy

Origin
It arises from the posterior surface and lateral border of one arytenoid cartilage.   
Insertion
It is inserted into the corresponding parts of the opposite cartilage.
Nerve
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve (Branch of the Vagus nerve, CN X).
Actions
The Arytaenoideus approximates the arytenoid cartilages, and thus closes the opening of the glottis, especially at its back part.
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