lateral thyrohyoid ligament

ligamentum hyothyreoideum laterale

The lateral thyrohyoid ligament (lateral hyothyroid ligament) is a round elastic cord, which forms the posterior border of the hyothyroid 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 recurrent laryngeal nerve typical lies lateral to this ligament.

Type Bone
Latin Name ligamentum hyothyreoideum laterale
FMA ID 55139

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What is the lateral thyrohyoid ligament?
The lateral thyrohyoid ligament (lateral hyothyroid ligament) is a round elastic cord, which forms the posterior border of the hyothyroid 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 recurrent larynge
What is the Latin name for the lateral thyrohyoid ligament?
The Latin name for the lateral thyrohyoid ligament is ligamentum hyothyreoideum laterale.

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