Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.

Last updated: Dec 9th, 2024

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The cricothyroid ligament is a connector of the cricoid and thyroid cartilages. It is composed of two parts: the anterior and lateral circothyroid ligaments. The upper edge of the lateral cricothyroid ligament constitutes the base of the vocal chords.

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