Origin of thyroid arteries in a Kenyan population
Introduction: The thyroid gland receives blood supply predominantly from paired superior and inferior thyroid arteries. The superior thyroid artery originates from external carotid while the inferior thyroid artery is a branch of thyrocervical trunk. Unusual origins of superior thyroid artery includ...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Surgical Society of Kenya
2012-01-01
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Series: | The Annals of African Surgery |
Online Access: | https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/origin-of-thyroid-arteries-in-a-ken |