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Infrahyoid branch of superior thyroid artery

Infrahyoid branch of superior thyroid artery

(Science: anatomy, artery) small branch from the initial part of the superior thyroid artery coursing along the hyoid bone deep to the thyrohyoid muscle to anastomose with its contralateral partner.

Synonym: ramus infrahyoideus arteriae thyroidea superioris.


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