Thyro-arytenoid
System
Respiratory
SNOMED CT
361814004
Thyro-arytenoid
Definition
The Thyroarytenoid is a broad, thin, muscle which lies parallel with and lateral to the vocal fold, and supports the wall of the ventricle and its appendix. It functions in fine tonal control of the vocal cords.
Also known as thyroarytenoid — per UBERON
The Thyro-arytenoid is a part of the Respiratory.