Superior Thyroid Artery Mnemonic [ NEVER FORGET AGAIN ]

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Here is a quick mnemonic/memory aid “SUPERIOR“ to remember about Superior Thyroid Artery important facts

Mnemonic :   SUPERIOR

S – Source: The Superior Thyroid Artery arises from the external carotid artery.

U – Upper Pole: It supplies blood to the upper pole of the thyroid gland.

P – Palatine Tonsil: It also gives off a branch called the superior laryngeal artery, which further divides into the external and internal branches. The internal branch supplies the palatine tonsil.

E – External: The Superior Thyroid Artery is an external branch of the carotid artery system.

R – Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve: It travels alongside the recurrent laryngeal nerve and may be important in surgical procedures.

I – Inferior Thyroid Artery: It runs parallel to the inferior thyroid artery, which supplies the lower portion of the thyroid gland.

O – Oxygenation: The Superior Thyroid Artery provides oxygenated blood to the thyroid gland, contributing to its proper function.

R – Regulation: It plays a role in the regulation of thyroid hormone production by delivering nutrients and oxygen to the gland.

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