Cricoid cartilage is a derivative of which branchial arch?
High-Yield Explanation
Cricoid is derived from VIth arch. Other cartilages of VIth arch derivation are arytenoids and corniculate.Thyroid and cuneiform cartilages are derived from IVth arch.Epiglottis is derived from hypobranchial eminence and possibly also from ventral ends of IVth arch.