superior laryngeal nerve en · NOUN
Meanings
- One of two branches of the vagus nerve that arises from the ganglion of the vagus situated below the jugular foramen in front of the transverse processes of the first two cervical vertebrae and that passes down the neck to supply the cricothyroid muscle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| superior laryngeal nerves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Meronyms
external laryngeal nerve · internal laryngeal nerve
Translations (2)
cmn 上喉神經 /上喉神经 (branch of vagus nerve) · cmn 喉上神經 /喉上神经 (branch of vagus nerve)