abstract:The inferior horn of thyroid cartilage is short and thick; it is directed downward, with a slight inclination forward and medialward, and presents, on the medial side of its tip, a small oval articular facet for articulation with the side of the cricoid cartilage.
Conclusionthe inferiorhornof thyroidcartilageand the suspensory ligamentof thyroid gland are most reliable as the anatomical landmarks for recognizingtherecurrent laryngeal nerve.