Rolandic Anatomy

Superior Thyroid Tubercle

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A bump on the thyroid cartilage. It is a landmark for the "Superior Thyroid Artery"; surgeons must clamp this artery during "Thyroidectomy" to prevent a massive bleed in the neck.

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