Patient's sternothyroid muscle

What does "Patient's sternothyroid muscle" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

The sternothyroid muscle is a part of the human body, located in the neck. It's one of the muscles that help move the larynx, which is the part of the throat involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea. This muscle is named for its connection points - it starts at the sternum, which is the breastbone, and ends at the thyroid cartilage, a part of the larynx. When a doctor refers to a "patient's sternothyroid muscle", they are talking about this specific muscle in the patient's neck.

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