Hyoepiglottic ligament

Hyoepiglottic ligament

Infobox Ligament
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Latin = ligamentum hyoepiglotticum
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The Epiglottis is connected with the hyoid bone by an elastic band, the hyoepiglottic ligament, which extends from the anterior surface of the epiglottis to the upper border of the body of the hyoid bone.


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