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Fibro-elastic membrane of larynx

Membrana fibroelastica laryngis

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System
Joints & ligaments
Regions
Neck, Trunk
Part of
Fibrous joints of larynx
Fibro-elastic membrane of larynx (Membrana fibroelastica laryngis) highlighted in a 3D model of the human body
3D model: Z-Anatomy - The libre 3D atlas of anatomy - CC-BY-SA 4.0

DescriptionUnreviewed

The thyrohyoid membrane is a ligament associated with the thyroid cartilage that connects it with the hyoid bone.

It supports the front portion of the larynx.

It is made of:

  • the quadrangular membrane
  • and the conus elasticus

Source: Z-Anatomy · Text licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · This text comes from the source data and has not been reviewed by a person yet.

Parts

Names

Latin
Membrana fibroelastica laryngis
English
Fibro-elastic membrane of larynx
French
Membrane fibro-élastique du larynx
Spanish
Membrana fibro-elástica de la laringe
Portuguese
Membrana fibro-elástica da laringe

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