Right Thyrohyoid Membrane (Membrana thyrohyoidea dexter)
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Anatomy
The right thyrohyoid membrane suspends the right thyroid lamina from the hyoid bone, transmitting neurovascular structures into the laryngeal interior.
Clinical notes
Laryngocele is an anomalous air-filled dilation of the laryngeal saccule that can herniate through the thyrohyoid membrane into the lateral neck.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right Thyrohyoid Membrane?
The right thyrohyoid membrane suspends the right thyroid lamina from the hyoid bone, transmitting neurovascular structures into the laryngeal interior.
Why is the Right Thyrohyoid Membrane clinically important?
Laryngocele is an anomalous air-filled dilation of the laryngeal saccule that can herniate through the thyrohyoid membrane into the lateral neck.
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