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Lateral thyrohyoid ligament

Lateral thyrohyoid ligament is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Lateral thyrohyoid ligament rather than just read about it. In short: The lateral thyrohyoid ligament (lateral hyothyroid ligament) is a round elastic cord, which forms the posterior border of the thyrohyoid membrane and passes between the tip of the superior cornu of the thyroid cartilage and the extremity of the greater cornu of the hyoid bone. The internal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve typical lies lateral to this ligament.

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Reference excerpt

The lateral thyrohyoid ligament (lateral hyothyroid ligament) is a round elastic cord, which forms the posterior border of the thyrohyoid membrane and passes between the tip of the superior cornu of the thyroid cartilage and the extremity of the greater cornu of the hyoid bone. The internal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve typical lies lateral to this ligament.

Triticeal cartilage A small cartilaginous nodule (cartilago triticea), sometimes bony, is frequently found in the lateral thyrohyoid ligament.

References This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 1077 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)

External links Atlas image: rsa3p11 at the University of Michigan Health System - "Larynx, anterior view" Atlas image: rsa3p12 at the University of Michigan Health System - "Larynx, lateral view"

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Example 3 — an exam-style question

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Applications of Lateral thyrohyoid ligament

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In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Lateral thyrohyoid ligament in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Lateral thyrohyoid ligament is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Human head and neck, Ligament stubs, Ligaments, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
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