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Inferior horn of thyroid cartilage
Introduction
Overview
The inferior horn of thyroid cartilage is short and thick; it is directed downward, with a slight inclination forward and medialward, and presents, on the medial side of its tip, a small oval articular facet for articulation with the side of the cricoid cartilage.
Editor-In-Chief: Template:Infobox Anatomy C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]