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Cricothyroid Branch of Superior Thyroid Artery
Cardiovascular System

Cricothyroid Branch of Superior Thyroid Artery

Ramus cricothyreoideus arteriae thyroideae superioris

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Origin

The cricothyroid branch of the superior thyroid artery arises from the superior thyroid artery, the first branch of the external carotid artery.

Course

The cricothyroid branch of the superior thyroid artery extends medially along the upper border of the cricothyroid muscle, towards the median cricothyroid ligament.

Branches

There are no named branches of the cricothyroid branch of the superior thyroid artery; however, it does form an anastomosis with its fellow branch from the opposite side.

Supplied Structures

The cricothyroid branch of the superior thyroid artery supplies the cricothyroid muscle and median cricothyroid ligament.

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Superior Thyroid Artery

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The superior thyroid artery is the first branch of the external carotid artery, near the bifurcation of the common carotid artery.

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