The arytenoid (/ærɨˈtiːnɔɪd/)cartilages are a pair of small three-sided pyramids which form part of the larynx to which the vocal folds (vocal cords) are attached. These allow and aid in the vocal cords’ movement.Each is pyramidal or ladle-shaped in form (arytenoid comes from Greek arytaina meaning ladle + eidos meaning form) and has three surfaces a base and an apex.
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