Larynx and airway: boundaries of the laryngeal inlet: practice question

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ENT · Larynx and airway: boundaries of the laryngeal inlet

Sample item

Which structures form the lateral boundaries of the laryngeal inlet?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Aryepiglottic folds

The laryngeal inlet is bounded anteriorly by the epiglottis, laterally by the aryepiglottic folds, and posteriorly by the arytenoids and interarytenoid fold. The piriform fossae lie lateral to the folds. The vestibular and vocal folds lie within the larynx below the inlet.

Option by option

  • A. Vocal folds

    The vocal folds lie at the glottis.

  • B. Vestibular folds

    The vestibular folds lie inside the larynx.

  • C. Thyrohyoid membranes

    The thyrohyoid membrane is an external structure.

  • D. Aryepiglottic folds (correct)

    Correct. The aryepiglottic folds form the sides.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is D, Aryepiglottic folds. The laryngeal inlet is bounded anteriorly by the epiglottis, laterally by the aryepiglottic folds, and posteriorly by the arytenoids and interarytenoid fold.

Why is "Vocal folds" not the answer?

The vocal folds lie at the glottis.

Why is "Vestibular folds" not the answer?

The vestibular folds lie inside the larynx.

Why is "Thyrohyoid membranes" not the answer?

The thyrohyoid membrane is an external structure.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Larynx and airway: boundaries of the laryngeal inlet in ENT. The piriform fossae lie lateral to the folds. The vestibular and vocal folds lie within the larynx below the inlet.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Larynx and airway: boundaries of the laryngeal inlet?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.