Laryngeal artery: Difference between revisions

General Information
Latin	arteria laryngea
Greek
TA98
TA2
FMA
Details
System
Artery
Vein	Laryngeal vein
Nerve
Lymphatic drainage
Precursor
Function
Identifiers
Clinical significance
Notes

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Revision as of 04:33, 29 December 2024

Blood vessel

The laryngeal artery refers to the arteries that supply blood to the larynx. There are two main laryngeal arteries: the superior laryngeal artery and the inferior laryngeal artery.

Superior Laryngeal Artery

The superior laryngeal artery is a branch of the superior thyroid artery. It accompanies the internal laryngeal nerve and supplies the larynx above the vocal cords.

Inferior Laryngeal Artery

The inferior laryngeal artery is a branch of the inferior thyroid artery. It accompanies the recurrent laryngeal nerve and supplies the larynx below the vocal cords.

Function

The laryngeal arteries are crucial for providing oxygenated blood to the larynx, which is essential for its function in voice production and breathing.

Clinical Significance

Damage to the laryngeal arteries can lead to ischemia of the laryngeal tissues, potentially affecting voice and airway function. Surgical procedures involving the thyroid gland or the neck must take care to preserve these arteries to prevent complications.

References

External Links

Laryngeal artery on WikiMD

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-'''Laryngeal artery'''
-[[File:Laryngeal artery.png|thumb|right|250px|Diagram of the laryngeal artery]]
+{{Infobox artery
+| Name        = Laryngeal artery
+| Latin       = arteria laryngea
+| Image       =
+| Caption     =
+| BranchFrom  = [[Superior thyroid artery]], [[Inferior thyroid artery]]
+| BranchTo    =
+| Vein        = [[Laryngeal vein]]
+| Supplies    = [[Larynx]]
+}}
-The '''Laryngeal artery''' is a branch of the [[superior thyroid artery]] that supplies blood to the [[larynx]]. It is a vital component of the [[circulatory system]] in the neck and throat region.
+The '''laryngeal artery''' refers to the arteries that supply blood to the [[larynx]]. There are two main laryngeal arteries: the '''superior laryngeal artery''' and the '''inferior laryngeal artery'''.
-==Anatomy==
+== Superior Laryngeal Artery ==
+The [[superior laryngeal artery]] is a branch of the [[superior thyroid artery]]. It accompanies the [[internal laryngeal nerve]] and supplies the [[larynx]] above the [[vocal cords]].
-The laryngeal artery originates from the superior thyroid artery, which is a branch of the [[external carotid artery]]. It travels downwards and medially to reach the larynx, where it divides into several smaller branches. These branches supply blood to the various structures of the larynx, including the [[vocal cords]], [[epiglottis]], and [[thyroid cartilage]].
+== Inferior Laryngeal Artery ==
+The [[inferior laryngeal artery]] is a branch of the [[inferior thyroid artery]]. It accompanies the [[recurrent laryngeal nerve]] and supplies the [[larynx]] below the [[vocal cords]].
-==Function==
+== Function ==
+The laryngeal arteries are crucial for providing oxygenated blood to the [[larynx]], which is essential for its function in [[voice production]] and [[breathing]].
-The primary function of the laryngeal artery is to supply oxygenated blood to the larynx. This is crucial for the normal functioning of the larynx, which plays a key role in breathing, swallowing, and voice production.
+== Clinical Significance ==
+Damage to the laryngeal arteries can lead to [[ischemia]] of the laryngeal tissues, potentially affecting [[voice]] and [[airway]] function. Surgical procedures involving the [[thyroid gland]] or the [[neck]] must take care to preserve these arteries to prevent complications.
-==Clinical significance==
+== See Also ==
-Damage to the laryngeal artery can lead to significant complications, including [[laryngeal edema]], [[hemorrhage]], and [[ischemia]]. It can also affect the function of the larynx, potentially leading to voice changes or difficulty swallowing.
-==See also==
-* [[Superior thyroid artery]]
-* [[External carotid artery]]
 * [[Larynx]]
+* [[Thyroid gland]]
+* [[Vocal cords]]
+* [[Recurrent laryngeal nerve]]
-==References==
+== References ==
+{{Reflist}}
-<references />
+== External Links ==
+* [https://www.wikimd.com/wiki/Laryngeal_artery Laryngeal artery on WikiMD]
 [[Category:Arteries of the head and neck]]
-[[Category:Anatomy]]
+[[Category:Larynx]]
+[[Category:Human anatomy]]
-{{anatomy-stub}}