Left Lateral Thyrohyoid Ligament (Ligamentum thyrohyoideum laterale sinister)
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Anatomy
The left lateral thyrohyoid ligament is the posterior thickened cord-like margin of the thyrohyoid membrane connecting the superior horn of the thyroid cartilage to the tip of the greater horn of the hyoid bone, often enclosing a small cartilaginous nodule (cartilago triticea).
Clinical notes
Calcification of the cartilago triticea within the lateral thyrohyoid ligament is a frequent benign incidental finding on cervical spine radiographs that must not be mistaken for a foreign body.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Left Lateral Thyrohyoid Ligament?
The left lateral thyrohyoid ligament is the posterior thickened cord-like margin of the thyrohyoid membrane connecting the superior horn of the thyroid cartilage to the tip of the greater horn of the hyoid bone, often enclosing a small cartilaginous nodule (cartilago triticea).
Why is the Left Lateral Thyrohyoid Ligament clinically important?
Calcification of the cartilago triticea within the lateral thyrohyoid ligament is a frequent benign incidental finding on cervical spine radiographs that must not be mistaken for a foreign body.
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