Recurrent laryngeal nerve has close relation to______________?
Correct answer: C. Inferior thyroid artery
- A. Superior thyroid artery
- B. Middle thyroid vein
- C. Inferior thyroid artery
- D. Inferior parathyroidMedical Literature & Resources
Explanation
The recurrent laryngeal nerve runs close to the inferior thyroid artery near the lower pole of the thyroid, making it vulnerable during thyroid surgery. The superior thyroid artery is related chiefly to the external laryngeal nerve.
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