Superior horn of thyroid cartilage

Definition

The superior horn of thyroid cartilage is long and narrow, directed upward, backward, and medialward, and ends in a conical extremity, which gives attachment to the lateral hyothyroid ligament.

Also known as cornu superius (cartilago thyroidea), cornu superius cartilaginis thyroideae, superior cornu of thyroid cartilage — per UBERON

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

Also identified as

• SCTID 279520007 per UBERON