crico-esophageal tendon

crico-oesophageal tendon

Longitudinal fibers of the esophagus that attaches to the posterior aspect of the cricoid cartilage of the larynx.

Type Tendon
Latin Name crico-oesophageal tendon
FMA ID 76887

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crico-esophageal tendon?
Longitudinal fibers of the esophagus that attaches to the posterior aspect of the cricoid cartilage of the larynx.
What is the Latin name for the crico-esophageal tendon?
The Latin name for the crico-esophageal tendon is crico-oesophageal tendon.

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