Medical Definition of Musculus sternothyroideus
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Of or pertaining to the sternum and the thyroid cartilage.
Origin, posterior surface of manubrium of sternum and first or second costal cartilage; insertion, oblique line of thyroid cartilage; action, depresses larynx; nerve supply, upper cervical via spinal nerves (ansa cervicalis).
Synonym: musculus sternothyroideus.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Musculus Sternothyroideus
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