thyrohyoid (Meaning)
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thyrohyoid (a.)
Of or pertaining to the thyroid cartilage of the larynx and the hyoid arch.
Synonyms & Antonyms of thyrohyoid
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
thyrohyoid Sentence Examples
- The thyrohyoid muscle connects the thyroid cartilage to the hyoid bone.
- Dysfunction of the thyrohyoid muscle can result in difficulty swallowing.
- The thyrohyoid membrane is a thin, fibrous membrane that covers the thyrohyoid muscle.
- The superior thyrohyoid ligament is a thickened portion of the thyrohyoid membrane.
- The inferior thyrohyoid ligament is a thicker ligament that connects the thyroid cartilage to the cricoid cartilage.
- The thyrohyoid vessels supply blood to the thyrohyoid muscle.
- The thyrohyoid nerve innervates the thyrohyoid muscle.
- Thyrohyoid syndrome is a condition characterized by pain and stiffness in the thyrohyoid region.
- Thyrohyoid bursitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the thyrohyoid bursa.
- Thyrohyoid osteophytes are bony growths that can occur on the thyrohyoid bone.
FAQs About the word thyrohyoid
Of or pertaining to the thyroid cartilage of the larynx and the hyoid arch.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The thyrohyoid muscle connects the thyroid cartilage to the hyoid bone.
Dysfunction of the thyrohyoid muscle can result in difficulty swallowing.
The thyrohyoid membrane is a thin, fibrous membrane that covers the thyrohyoid muscle.
The superior thyrohyoid ligament is a thickened portion of the thyrohyoid membrane.
