In the larynx, which specific cartilages are composed of elastic cartilage?
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Correct answer: Epiglottic, corniculate, and cuneiform cartilages
While the larger thyroid and cricoid cartilages are hyaline, the smaller, more flexible components like the epiglottis and the cuneiform/corniculate cartilages are elastic. This allows them to move dynamically during speech and swallowing.
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