Cricothyroid is supplied by______________?

Correct answer: C. External laryngeal nerve

  • A. Recurrent laryngeal nerve
  • B. Internal laryngeal nerve
  • C. External laryngeal nerve
  • D. Hypoglossal nerve

Explanation

The external laryngeal nerve, a branch of the superior laryngeal nerve, supplies the cricothyroid muscle and helps tense the vocal cords. The recurrent laryngeal nerve supplies the other intrinsic muscles of the larynx.

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