Cricothyroid
Translation of "cricothyroid" into Russian
cricothyroid
NounUK
/ˌkraɪ.kəʊˈθaɪ.rɔɪd/
US
/ˌkraɪ.koʊˈθaɪ.rɔɪd/
cricothyroid
cricothyroids pl
крикотиреоид
The cricothyroid is a muscle in the larynx.
Крикотиреоид - это мышца в гортани.
cricothyroid
AdjectiveUK
/ˌkraɪ.kəʊˈθaɪ.rɔɪd/
US
/ˌkraɪ.kəˈθaɪ.rɔɪd/
cricothyroid
more cricothyroid Comp.
most cricothyroid Super.
The cricothyroid muscle is important for pitch modulation.
Крикотиреоидная мышца важна для модуляции высоты тона.
Definitions
cricothyroid
NounUK
/ˌkraɪ.kəʊˈθaɪ.rɔɪd/
US
/ˌkraɪ.kəˈθaɪ.rɔɪd/
Either of the paired intrinsic muscles of the larynx that originate on the cricoid cartilage and insert on the thyroid cartilage, functioning to tense and elongate the vocal folds.
Injury to the cricothyroid may result in an inability to reach higher vocal pitches.
cricothyroid
AdjectiveUK
/ˌkraɪ.kəʊˈθaɪ.rɔɪd/
US
/ˌkraɪ.kəˈθaɪ.rɔɪd/
Relating to the cricoid and thyroid cartilages of the larynx.
The cricothyroid muscle plays a crucial role in adjusting the tension of the vocal cords.
Relating to the cricothyroid membrane or ligament connecting the cricoid and thyroid cartilages.
Emergency access to the airway can be obtained through a cricothyroid incision.