fibroelastic membrane of larynxmedical dictionary

A layer of fibrous and elastic fibres, 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.

Synonyms: membrana fibroelastica laryngis.

(05 Mar 2000)

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