Cricothyroid Branch of Superior Thyroid Artery
Ramus cricothyreoideus arteriae thyroideae superioris
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Origin: Superior thyroid artery.
Course: Crosses medially above the anterior cricothyroid muscle towards the median cricothyroid ligament.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Cricothyroid muscle and median cricothyroid ligament.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The cricothyroid branch of the superior thyroid artery arises from the superior thyroid artery, the first branch of the external carotid artery.
Course
The cricothyroid branch of the superior thyroid artery extends medially along the upper border of the cricothyroid muscle, towards the median cricothyroid ligament.
Branches
There are no named branches of the cricothyroid branch of the superior thyroid artery; however, it does form an anastomosis with its fellow branch from the opposite side.
Supplied Structures
The cricothyroid branch of the superior thyroid artery supplies the cricothyroid muscle and median cricothyroid ligament.
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Superior Thyroid Artery
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