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Pharyngeal Branches of Inferior Thyroid Artery (Right)
Cardiovascular System

Pharyngeal Branches of Inferior Thyroid Artery (Right)

Rami pharyngei arteriae thyreoideae inferioris

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Quick Facts

Origin: Inferior thyroid artery.

Course: Travels medially towards lower part of pharynx.

Branches: None.

Supplied Structures: Lower part of the pharynx.

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Pharyngeal Branches of Inferior Thyroid Artery (Right)
Pharyngeal Branches of Inferior Thyroid Artery (Right)
Pharyngeal Branches of Inferior Thyroid Artery (Right)
Pharyngeal Branches of Inferior Thyroid Artery (Right)

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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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