Definition of Cricothyroid
1. a. Of or pertaining both to the cricoid and the thyroid cartilages.
Definition of Cricothyroid
1. Adjective. (anatomy) Of or pertaining both to the cricoid and the thyroid cartilages. ¹
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Medical Definition of Cricothyroid
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Origin, anterior surface of arch of cricoid; insertion, the anterior or straight part passes upward to ala of thyroid; the posterior or oblique part passes more outward to inferior horn of thyroid; action, makes vocal folds tense increasing the pitch of voice tone; nerve supply, external laryngeal branch of superior laryngeal nerve (from vagus).
Synonym: musculus cricothyroideus.
(05 Mar 2000)
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