Definition of: arytenoid

(ar′ə·tē′noid) adjective Anat.
Of, connected with, or pertaining to two small cartilages in the larynx mounted on the cricoid cartilage and attached posteriorly to the vocal bands, for the action of which they are largely responsible. Also ar′y·te·noi′dal.
—noun An arytenoid cartilage. [<Gk. arytainoeidēs pitchershaped <arytaina pitcher + eidos form]