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Definition of Thyroarytenoid

1. a. Of or pertaining to both the thyroid and arytenoid cartilages of the larynx.

Medical Definition of Thyroarytenoid

1. Of or pertaining to both the thyroid and arytenoid cartilages of the larynx. Origin, inner surface of thyroid cartilage; insertion, muscular process and outer surface of arytenoid; action, decreases tension on (relaxes) vocal cords lowering the pitch of the voice tone; nerve supply, recurrent laryngeal. Synonym: musculus thyroarytenoideus, musculus thyroarytenoideus externus. (05 Mar 2000)

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