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 Epiglottic cartilage functions to occlude the rima glottis during swallowing.

 Thyroid cartilage is a trough‐shaped cartilage, which forms the majority of the lateral and ventral extremities of the larynx.

 Arytenoid cartilages (paired) are associated with the actions of the vocal ligaments and phonation.

 Cricoid cartilage is the caudal‐most cartilage of the larynx and forms a complete ring. It is responsible for maintaining patency of the larynx.