Infrahyoid Branch of Superior Thyroid Artery (Right)
Ramus infrahyoideus arteriae thyreoideae superioris
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Origin: Superior thyroid artery.
Course: Extends along the inferior border of the hyoid bone.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Infrahyoid strap muscles.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The infrahyoid branch of the superior thyroid artery arises from the superior thyroid artery, the first branch of the external carotid artery.
Course
The infrahyoid branch of the superior thyroid artery extends along the inferior border of the hyoid bone, deep the thyrohyoid muscle.
Branches
There are no named branches of the infrahyoid branch of the superior thyroid artery; however, it does form an anastomosis with its fellow branch from the opposite side.
Supplied Structures
The infrahyoid branch of the superior thyroid artery supplies the infrahyoid strap muscles, including sternohyoid, sternothyroid, thyrohyoid, and omohyoid.
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Superior Thyroid Artery
The superior thyroid artery, which begins below the level of the greater horn of the hyoid bone and under the cover of the SCM, is its most important branch in the neck.
