Thyroid lecture Flashcards
1
Q
hyoid and thyroid cartilage connected by what ligament?
A
thyrohyoid ligament
2
Q
where is the isthmus in relation to the tracheal cartilage
A
2nd and 3rd cartilages
3
Q
describe the arterial supply of the thyroid
A
right inferior thyroid artery (comes from right subclavian)
left superior thyroid artery (comes from external carotid)
4
Q
describe the venous drainage of thyroid
A
thyroid veins -> internal jugular veins -> brachiocephalic veins
5
Q
name the strap muscles
A
sternothyroid, sternohyoid, omohyoid, thyrohyoid
