hyoepiglottic ligament

hyo-epiglottic ligament

An elastic band connecting the anterior surface of the epiglottis to the upper border of the body of the hyoid bone.

Type Bone
Body System Respiratory
Latin Name hyo-epiglottic ligament
FMA ID 55227

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hyoepiglottic ligament?
An elastic band connecting the anterior surface of the epiglottis to the upper border of the body of the hyoid bone.
What body system is the hyoepiglottic ligament part of?
The hyoepiglottic ligament is part of the Respiratory.
What is the Latin name for the hyoepiglottic ligament?
The Latin name for the hyoepiglottic ligament is hyo-epiglottic ligament.

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