Median thyrohyoid ligament
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Median thyrohyoid ligament
Definition
The middle thicker part of the thyrohyoid membrane is termed the median thyrohyoid ligament (middle hyothyroid ligament, middle thyrohyoid ligament), its lateral thinner portions are pierced by the superior laryngeal vessels and the internal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve. Its anterior surface is in relation with the Thyreohyoideus, Sternohyoideus, and Omohyoideus, and with the body of the hyoid bone.
Also known as ligamentum thyrohyoideum medianum, middle thyrohyoid ligament — per UBERON
The Median thyrohyoid ligament is a part of the None.