Cardiovascular System
Pharyngeal Branches of Inferior Thyroid Artery (Right)
Rami pharyngei arteriae thyreoideae inferioris
Read moreQuick Facts
Origin: Inferior thyroid artery.
Course: Travels medially towards lower part of pharynx.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Lower part of the pharynx.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The pharyngeal branches originate from the inferior thyroid artery as it ascends in the neck.
Course
From their origin the pharyngeal branches travel medially, posterior to the carotid sheath to reach the laryngopharynx.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The pharyngeal branches of the inferior thyroid artery supply the laryngopharynx, the lower part of the pharynx.
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