suprahyoid branch of lingual artery

su·pra·hy·oid branch of lin·gual ar·ter·y

[TA]

branch of lingual artery that runs along hyoid bone; anastomosis: infrahyoid branch of superior thyroid artery and across midline with its contralateral partner.

Synonym(s): ramus suprahyoideus arteriae lingualis [TA]

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