Definition of Cricothyroid
1. a. Of or pertaining both to the cricoid and the thyroid cartilages.
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)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cricothyroid
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