A Functional Larynx Dissection Utilizing Mandibular Rotation: A Technical Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: In gross anatomy labs, the larynx is usually visualized with either a sagittal hemisection or a posterior disarticulation approach. Both fail to maintain the functional in-situ relationships between the intact larynx and adjacent structures. This makes it challenging for students to understand how suprahyoid and infrahyoid muscles, pharyngeal muscles, the tongue, epiglottis, and intrinsic laryngeal muscles are all involved with airway protection and swallowing. We describe a novel approach to cadaveric larynx exposure using a pharyngotomy and mandibular rotation technique, which keeps the laryngeal relationships to the laryngopharynx, oropharynx, tongue, and soft palate intact.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.80767
Authors: Mario Loomis, Brandon Trevino, Bradley Engel, Kyle Stitle, Hayden Fanguy, Yashna Thakker, Nicholas Fong, Matt Mackler, Natalie Mendoza
Institution: Sam Houston State University
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408567918