Structure
The superior margin of the quadrangular membrane extends from the epiglottis anteriorly to the arytenoid cartilages posteriorly. Due to the position of these cartilages, the anterior border slopes inferiorly as it courses towards the arytenoid cartilages.
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Key Features & Anatomical Relations
The quadrangular membrane hangs like a curtain with a free lower border. This free lower margin is thickened and forms the vestibular ligament which is the basis of the vestibular fold.
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Larynx
The larynx is a cartilaginous organ of the respiratory tract located in the anterior neck that functions to provide phonation and protect the lower airways.
