saccule of larynx

laryngeal saccule

[TA] a small diverticulum provided with mucous glands extending upward from the ventricle of the larynx between the vestibular fold and the lamina of the thyroid cartilage; it is a vestigial structure, being a much larger structure interdigitating with the neck musculature in some of the great apes, where it serves as a resonating chamber. Synonym(s): sacculus laryngis [TA], appendix ventriculi laryngis, Hilton sac, laryngeal pouch, saccule of larynx

sac·cule of lar·ynx

(sak'yūl lar'ingks) A small diverticulum provided with mucous glands extending upward from the ventricle of the larynx between the vestibular fold and the lamina of the thyroid cartilage.
Synonym(s): sacculus laryngis.

Hilton,

John, English surgeon, 1804-1878. Hilton law - the nerve supplying a joint also supplies the muscles that move the joint and the skin covering the articular insertion of those muscles.Hilton method - division of the nerves supplying a part, for the relief of pain in ulcers.Hilton sac - a small diverticulum provided with mucous glands. Synonym(s): saccule of larynxHilton white line - a zone in the mucosa of the anal canal said to be palpable. Synonym(s): white line of anal canal

la·ryn·ge·al sac·cule

(lă-rinjē-ăl sakyūl) [TA] Small diverticulum provided with mucous glands extending upward from ventricle of larynx between vestibular fold and lamina of thyroid cartilage.
Synonym(s): saccule of larynx.