The third cartilage of the larynx is called the ________ cartilage, which forms most of the posterior wall of the larynx and a small part of the anterior wall.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


cricoid

The cricoid cartilage forms most of the posterior wall of the larynx and a small part of the anterior wall.

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