In a direct laryngoscopy,which of the following can be visualized?: (A) Cricothyroid, (B) Lingual surface of epiglottis, (C) Arytenoids, (D) All
Answer is D. Larynx: Epiglottis, aryepiglottic folds, arytenoids, cuneiform and corniculate cailage, ventricular ands, ventricles, true cords, anterior commissure, posterior commissure, subglottis and rings of trachea. Hypopharynx: Both pyriform fossae, post-cricoid region, posterior wall of laryngopharynx. Oropharynx: Base of tongue, lingual tonsils, valleculae, media and lateral glosso-epiglottic folds.