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Anatomy of the Larynx, Trachea and Bronchi DENTAL / MAXILLOFACIAL Anatomy of the larynx, Learning objectives trachea and bronchi After reading this article you should be able to: Ed Burdett C draw and label a diagram of the larynx and its most important relations Viki Mitchell C describe the clinical importance of the innervation of the larynx C compare and contrast the anatomy of the left and right main bronchi Abstract The anatomy of the airway is a core topic in anaesthesia, and a detailed knowledge is expected for examinations as well as in everyday practice. The shield-like thyroid cartilage is formed from the fusion of This article presents the most important aspects of airway anatomy from two quadratic laminae. The angle of fusion is more acute in the the point of view of the anaesthetist, with particular emphasis on under- male (90) than in the female (120), which causes the vocal standing the clinical implications of the relevant structures and how they cords to be longer in the male, accounting for the deeper voice interact. The anatomy of the larynx and its innervation is discussed in detail, and the greater laryngeal prominence (Adam’s apple) in men. and put into clinical context as appropriate. Bronchial anatomy is described The superior cornu of the thyroid cartilage is attached to the to aid navigation during bronchoscopy. Where possible, diagrams are used lateral thyrohyoid ligament, and the inferior cornu articulates to help understanding. with the cricoid cartilage at the cricothyroid joint. It is the articulation at this joint that maintains the tension with varying Keywords Adult; airway; anaesthesia; anatomy; glottis; larynx; trachea length of the vocal cords. The cricoid cartilage is shaped like a signet ring at the base of the larynx. Since it is relatively strong, and is the only complete ring of cartilage in the airway, it is here that Sellick’s manoeuvre The larynx (Figures 1e4) is performed to prevent regurgitation during rapid-sequence induction. Its anterior component connects to the thyroid by The larynx is the organ of phonation; it also assists in coughing the cricothyroid membrane, an avascular structure. and straining, and closes the respiratory system during swal- The arytenoid cartilages are in the posterior part of the larynx, lowing, preventing aspiration. It develops from the fourth and and are shaped like three-sided pyramids. They articulate with e sixth branchial arches. At the level of C3 C6, it is smaller and the cricoid cartilage (see Figure 2) and control the tension of the slightly higher in adult females than in adult males. vocal cords (see below). The cricoarytenoid joint is synovial and can therefore be affected by rheumatoid arthritis and systemic Bones and cartilages lupus erythematosis. Airway obstruction from involvement of There are nine cartilages in the larynx, but the hyoid is the only these joints is a rare but serious complication of these disorders. bone. The arytenoid cartilages connect with the epiglottis via the The U-shaped hyoid bone suspends the rest of the larynx. It does aryepiglottic folds. not directly articulate with any other bone; instead, it connects to the The cuneiform and corniculate cartilages are embedded in the styloid process of the temporal bones by the stylohyoid ligament, aryepiglottic folds between the epiglottis and arytenoids. They and to the thyroid cartilage by the thyrohyoid membrane and reinforce the folds and may assist in movement of the arytenoids. muscle. The hyoid has a body, and greater and lesser horns, or The cuneiforms are cylindrical and are anterolateral to the trian- cornua. gular corniculates. They can be seen as raised areas in the folds The laryngeal cartilages consist of the solitary thyroid, cricoid during laryngoscopy (see Figure 3). and epiglottis, and pairs of arytenoids, corniculates and cunei- forms. They are connected by joints and ligaments, which are Vocal cords known as folds when covered by mucus membrane. The vocal cords are made from the free upper edges of the cri- The leaf-shaped epiglottis is situated between the superior cothyroid membrane (conus elasticus) where it thickens to laryngeal inlet and the base of the tongue. It is connected to the become the cricovocal ligament and is covered with mucosa. The hyoid bone by the hyo-epiglottic ligament. Between the epiglottis mucosa is pearly white and has no submucosa; thus, it cannot and the base of the tongue is a pouch-like fold called the vallecula. It become oedematous. Posteriorly, it is attached to the vocal is into this that the tip of the correctly placed laryngoscope is process of the arytenoid cartilage, which forms the posterior 40% inserted during direct laryngoscopy in adults. of the cords. The cricothyroid membrane is attached circumferentially around the inside of the ring of the cricoid cartilage, and has Ed Burdett MA MRCP FRCA is a Consultant Anaesthetist in London, a free upper inner margin which is attached anteriorly to the back United Kingdom. Conflicts of interest: none declared. of the thyroid via a membrane called Broyle’s ligament cartilage, and posteriorly to the arytenoids. It is this free margin which Viki Mitchell FRCA is a Consultant Anaesthetist at University College forms the cords themselves. The mucosa of the vocal cords Hospital, London, United Kingdom. Conflicts of interest: none declared. consists of squamous epithelium unlike the lining of the rest of ANAESTHESIA AND INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE 12:8 335 Ó 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. DENTAL / MAXILLOFACIAL Anatomical overview of the larynx and tracheobronchial tree Vertebral level C3 Hyoid bone Thyrohyoid membrane Oblique arytenoid muscle C4 Thyroid cartilage Transverse arytenoid muscle Cricothyroid membrane C6 Cricothyroid muscle Cricoid cartilage Posterior cricothyroid muscle Thyroid gland T2/3 Sternal notch Manubrium sterni Trachea: 10 cm long, but stretches up to 15 cm in inspiration; tracheal diameter increases in inspiration Left upper Right upper Apical Apical Posterior Posterior Anterior T4/5 Anterior Right middle Carina Lingula Apical (arises from upper lobe) Lateral Left lower Superior Medial Apical Inferior Right lower Apical Anterior Lateral Medial Basal Posterior Lateral Posterior Figure 1 the larynx (and the respiratory tract), which is ciliated pseudo- infrahyoid muscles (omohyoid, sternothyroid, sternohyoid and stratified epithelium. thyrohyoid), which lower the larynx and to a minor degree alter the laryngeal shape. Muscles The intrinsic muscles control the vocal cords (see Figure 4). The muscles can be divided into intrinsic and extrinsic All intrinsic muscles of the larynx are supplied by the recurrent muscles. laryngeal nerve except for the cricothyroid, which is supplied by The extrinsic muscles can be further divided into suprahyoid the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve. muscles (stylohyoid, geniohyoid, mylohyoid, thyrohyoid digas- The cricothyroid is the only muscle that: tric and stylopharyngeus), which can elevate the larynx, and tightens the cords ANAESTHESIA AND INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE 12:8 336 Ó 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. DENTAL / MAXILLOFACIAL Intrinsic muscles of the larynx The arytenoid cartilage and its relation to the Posterior view cricoid cartilage Apical process Arytenoid cartilage Posterior cricoarytenoid 2 Vocal process (1) abducts/opens cords Muscular process Cricoarytenoid joint (synovial) Oblique arytenoids (2) 1 close cords by drawing together arytenoids. They extend into the aryepiglottic fold as aryepiglotticus to close Reproduced with permission from Whitaker RH, Borley NR. Instant anatomy. the aditus Oxford: Blackwell, 2005 Transverse arytenoid (3) 3 Figure 2 closes cords by drawing together arytenoids is supplied by the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve is an intrinsic muscle of the larynx, but lies outside the larynx. 1 Nerve supply Nerves supplying the intrinsic muscles of and sensation to the larynx originate from the vagus, via the superior and recurrent laryngeal nerves. Looking down at cords The superior laryngeal nerve separates from the vagus just outside the jugular foramen, at the inferior vagus ganglion. At the Lateral cricoarytenoids (4) adduct/close level of the hyoid, it subdivides into internal and external branches. cords by rotating The internal branch passes through the thyrohyoid membrane and arytenoids provides sensory innervation up to the vocal cords; the external medially branch supplies the cricothyroid muscle. 5 The recurrent laryngeal nerve branches from the vagus in the thorax and loops around the arch of the aorta on the left and the subclavian artery on the right before travelling back up between 4 the oesophagus and the trachea to supply all the intrinsic muscles of the larynx except the cricothyroid and sensation to the larynx below the vocal cords. 3 1 View of the larynx at laryngoscopy Lateral view Base of tongue Thyroarytenoids (5) and Glossoepiglottic fold vocalis loosen cords by Vallecula drawing together the Epiglottis thyroid cartilage and Epiglottic tubercle 5 arytenoids 4 False cord Vocal fold Vestibular fold Aryepiglottic fold Cuneiform cartilage Posterior Corniculate cartilage Trachea Reproduced with permission from Whitaker RH, Borley NR. Instant anatomy. Oxford: Blackwell, 2005 Figure 3 Figure 4 ANAESTHESIA AND INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE 12:8 337 Ó 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. DENTAL / MAXILLOFACIAL Semon’s law describes the effects of different injuries to the Relations (Figure 6) recurrent laryngeal nerve, and is the result of the relative strength Anterior:
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