Term Name: | inferior horn of thyroid cartilage |
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Synonyms: | cornu inferius cartilaginis thyroideae |
Definition: | 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. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0011625] |