Median Thyrohyoid Ligament (Ligamentum thyrohyoideum medianum)
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Anatomy
The median thyrohyoid ligament is the thickened midline fibroelastic condensation of the thyrohyoid membrane connecting the superior thyroid notch to the posterior upper margin of the hyoid bone body.
Clinical notes
Thyroglossal duct cysts typically lodge adjacent to or track through the hyoid bone near the median thyrohyoid ligament, requiring Sistrunk excision.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Median Thyrohyoid Ligament?
The median thyrohyoid ligament is the thickened midline fibroelastic condensation of the thyrohyoid membrane connecting the superior thyroid notch to the posterior upper margin of the hyoid bone body.
Why is the Median Thyrohyoid Ligament clinically important?
Thyroglossal duct cysts typically lodge adjacent to or track through the hyoid bone near the median thyrohyoid ligament, requiring Sistrunk excision.
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