NREMT EMT

Category - Airway

What structure lies directly behind the cricoid cartilage?
  1. Trachea
  2. Epiglottis
  3. Esophagus
  4. Glottic opening
Explanation
Answer: C - The esophagus lies directly behind the cricoid cartilage. It forms a complete cartilaginous ring that presses during the Sellick’s maneuver to close the epiglottis.
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