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thyroid cartilage |
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thyroid cartilage [′thī‚rȯid ‚kärt·lij] (anatomy) The largest of the laryngeal cartilages in humans and most other mammals, located anterior to the cricoid; in humans, it forms the Adam's apple. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The large cyst was separate from the thyroid gland, but it adhered to the thyroid cartilage. In the first place, the common carotid usually bifurcates approximately at the level of the superior border of the thyroid cartilage. On physical examination, a 3 x 4-cm left anterolateral cervical mass was identified near the thyroid cartilage. |
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