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superior horn of thyroid cartilage

cornu superius (cartilago thyroidea)

The superior horn of thyroid cartilage is long and narrow, directed upward, backward, and medialward, and ends in a conical extremity, which gives attachment to the lateral hyothyroid ligament.

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Type Gland
Nom latin cornu superius (cartilago thyroidea)
FMA ID 55294

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the superior horn of thyroid cartilage?

The superior horn of thyroid cartilage is long and narrow, directed upward, backward, and medialward, and ends in a conical extremity, which gives attachment to the lateral hyothyroid ligament.

What is the Latin name for the superior horn of thyroid cartilage?

The Latin name for the superior horn of thyroid cartilage is cornu superius (cartilago thyroidea).

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:55294 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0011624 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — superior horn of thyroid cartilage Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.