Question 12 of 18
This MRCS Part B station tests your knowledge of the anatomy of the thyroid gland and surrounding structures.
For more Anatomy practice, head to Acland's via the link above (Pass the MRCS members get access for free)
This MRCS Part B station tests your knowledge of the anatomy of the thyroid gland and surrounding structures.
For more Anatomy practice, head to Acland's via the link above (Pass the MRCS members get access for free)
At what vertebral level is the thyroid cartilage?
- C4
- The hyoid bone lies at C3, the thyroid cartilage lies at C4 and the cricoid cartilage is at C6.
- This helps you to remember that the hyoid is a 3rd arch derivative, the thyroid cartilage is a 4th arch derivative, and the cricoid cartilage a 6th arch derivative.
