What is another word for laryngeal artery?
Pronunciation: [lˈaɹɪnd͡ʒˌi͡əl ˈɑːtəɹi] (IPA) 
The laryngeal artery is a critical artery that supplies blood to the larynx, or voice box. There are several synonyms for the laryngeal artery, including the arteria laryngea, superior laryngeal artery, and cricothyroid artery. The superior laryngeal artery arises from the superior thyroid artery and branches into two, the superior laryngeal and cricothyroid arteries. The superior laryngeal artery supplies blood to the supraglottic larynx while the cricothyroid artery provides blood to the cricoid cartilage and the inferior end of the thyroid cartilage. Knowing these synonyms can aid in medical communication and understanding when discussing and diagnosing laryngeal and vocal cord disorders.
