thyro-arytenoid

musculus thyroarytenoideus

The Thyroarytenoid is a broad, thin, muscle which lies parallel with and lateral to the vocal fold, and supports the wall of the ventricle and its appendix. It functions in fine tonal control of the vocal cords.

Type Muscle
Body System Respiratory
Latin Name musculus thyroarytenoideus
FMA ID 46588

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the thyro-arytenoid?
The Thyroarytenoid is a broad, thin, muscle which lies parallel with and lateral to the vocal fold, and supports the wall of the ventricle and its appendix. It functions in fine tonal control of the vocal cords.
What body system is the thyro-arytenoid part of?
The thyro-arytenoid is part of the Respiratory.
What is the Latin name for the thyro-arytenoid?
The Latin name for the thyro-arytenoid is musculus thyroarytenoideus.

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