Lateral thyrohyoid ligament
Ligament of the larynx From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ligament of the larynx From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The lateral thyrohyoid ligament (lateral hyothyroid ligament) is a round elastic cord, which forms the posterior border of the thyrohyoid 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 internal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve typical lies lateral to this ligament.[1][2]
| Lateral thyrohyoid ligament | |
|---|---|
The ligaments of the larynx. Antero-lateral view. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ligamentum thyreohyoideum laterale, ligamentum hyothyreoideum laterale |
| TA98 | A06.2.02.017 |
| TA2 | 1653 |
| FMA | 55139 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
A small cartilaginous nodule (cartilago triticea), sometimes bony, is frequently found in the lateral thyrohyoid ligament.
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