Thyroid lecture

Question 1

hyoid and thyroid cartilage connected by what ligament?

Answer 1

thyrohyoid ligament

Question 2

where is the isthmus in relation to the tracheal cartilage

Answer 2

2nd and 3rd cartilages

Question 3

describe the arterial supply of the thyroid

Answer 3

right inferior thyroid artery (comes from right subclavian)

left superior thyroid artery (comes from external carotid)

Question 4

describe the venous drainage of thyroid

Answer 4

thyroid veins -> internal jugular veins -> brachiocephalic veins

Question 5

name the strap muscles

Answer 5

sternothyroid, sternohyoid, omohyoid, thyrohyoid