thyrohyoid muscle

musculus thyrohyoideus

The thyrohyoid muscle is a small, quadrilateral muscle appearing like an upward continuation of the Sternothyreoideus. It belongs to the infrahyoid muscles group. It arises from the oblique line on the lamina of the thyroid cartilage, and is inserted into the lower border of the greater cornu of the hyoid bone. [WP,unvetted].

Type Bone
Latin Name musculus thyrohyoideus
FMA ID 13344

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the thyrohyoid muscle?
The thyrohyoid muscle is a small, quadrilateral muscle appearing like an upward continuation of the Sternothyreoideus. It belongs to the infrahyoid muscles group. It arises from the oblique line on the lamina of the thyroid cartilage, and is inserted into the lower border of the greater cornu of the
What is the Latin name for the thyrohyoid muscle?
The Latin name for the thyrohyoid muscle is musculus thyrohyoideus.

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