Inferior horn of thyroid cartilage

System Respiratory
SNOMED CT 279521006

Inferior horn of thyroid cartilage

Definition

The inferior horn of thyroid cartilage is short and thick; it is directed downward, with a slight inclination forward and medialward, and presents, on the medial side of its tip, a small oval articular facet for articulation with the side of the cricoid cartilage.

Also known as cornu inferius (cartilago thyroidea), cornu inferius cartilaginis thyroidea, cornu inferius cartilaginis thyroideae — per UBERON

The Inferior horn of thyroid cartilage is a part of the Respiratory.

Also identified as