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{{Infobox artery
[[File:Gray562.png|Gray's anatomy|400px|right]]
| Name        = Laryngeal artery
[[File:Slide3jjj.JPG|Superior thyroid artery|thumb]]
| Latin      = arteria laryngea
The '''laryngeal artery''' refers to the arteries that supply blood to the [[larynx]]. There are two main laryngeal arteries: the '''[[superior thyroid artery]]''' and the '''[[inferior thyroid artery]]'''.
| Image      =
| Caption    =
| BranchFrom  = [[Superior thyroid artery]], [[Inferior thyroid artery]]
| BranchTo    =
| Vein        = [[Laryngeal vein]]
| Supplies    = [[Larynx]]
}}
 
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 ==
== Superior Laryngeal Artery ==
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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.
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.


== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Gray474.png|Diagram showing the origins of the main branches of the carotid arteries.
File:Gray513.png|The internal carotid and vertebral arteries. Right side. (Superior thyroid visible at center.)
File:Gray1174.png|The thyroid gland and its relations.
File:Gray1210.png|Side of neck, showing chief surface markings.
File:Slide1EBAB.JPG|Muscles, arteries and nerves of neck.Newborn dissection.
File:Slide2deded.JPG|Muscles, nerves and arteries of neck.Deep dissection. Anterior view.
</gallery>
== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Larynx]]
* [[Larynx]]
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* [[Recurrent laryngeal nerve]]
* [[Recurrent laryngeal nerve]]


== References ==
{{Arteries of head and neck}}
{{Reflist}}
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== External Links ==
* [https://www.wikimd.com/wiki/Laryngeal_artery Laryngeal artery on WikiMD]
 
[[Category:Arteries of the head and neck]]
[[Category:Arteries of the head and neck]]
[[Category:Thyroid]]
[[Category:Pharynx]]
[[Category:Larynx]]
[[Category:Larynx]]
[[Category:Human anatomy]]
[[Category:Human anatomy]]

Latest revision as of 20:07, 6 March 2025

Gray's anatomy
Gray's anatomy
Superior thyroid artery

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

Superior Laryngeal Artery[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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.

Gallery[edit]

See Also[edit]