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thyrohyoid

thyrohyoid

9.9
Relating to the lower part of the voice box and the small bone under the tongue in the neck
  • adjective
  • /ˌθaɪroʊˈhaɪɔɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tirohiodeo
  • The thyrohyoid membrane connects the thyroid cartilage to the hyoid bone.

Examples

  • In anatomy class, we learned about the thyrohyoid ligament.

  • Damage to the thyrohyoid muscle can affect swallowing and speech.

  • During the procedure, the surgeon carefully identified the thyrohyoid structures in the neck.

  • The thyrohyoid muscle plays a crucial role in swallowing.

  • The thyrohyoid membrane connects the thyroid cartilage to the hyoid bone.

  • During the procedure, the surgeon carefully identified the thyrohyoid structures in the neck.

  • Damage to the thyrohyoid muscle can affect swallowing and speech.

Surface Forms

thyrohyoid positive

Morphology

thyrohyoid = thyroid + hyoid (semi-transparent) = thyro + hyoid

While the components 'thyro' and 'hyoid' are clear, the specific anatomical relation is specialized knowledge.

Etymology

The word thyrohyoid joins thyro- (from thyroid, named for a 'shield'-like cartilage) and hyoid (the small 'U-shaped' bone under the jaw). So thyrohyoid means 'relating to the thyroid cartilage and the hyoid bone'.