The ansa cervicalis innervates which muscle_______________?
Correct answer: D. Sternothyroid
- A. Mylohyoid
- B. Cricothyroid
- C. Stylohyoid
- D. Sternothyroid
Explanation
Ansa cervicalis supplies most infrahyoid muscles, including sternothyroid, sternohyoid and omohyoid. Mylohyoid and stylohyoid are supplied by branches of the facial or mandibular nerves, while cricothyroid is supplied by the external laryngeal nerve.
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