superior thyroid artery

arteria thyreoidea superior

The superior thyroid artery arises from the external carotid artery just below the level of the greater cornu of the hyoid bone and ends in the thyroid gland.

Type Bone
Parent Structure thyroid artery
Latin Name arteria thyreoidea superior
FMA ID 49472

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the superior thyroid artery?
The superior thyroid artery arises from the external carotid artery just below the level of the greater cornu of the hyoid bone and ends in the thyroid gland.
What is the Latin name for the superior thyroid artery?
The Latin name for the superior thyroid artery is arteria thyreoidea superior.

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