Berry’s ligament
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Berry’s ligament is the suspensory ligament of
A. Axilla
B. Thyroid gland
C. Breast
D. Ovary
Berry’s ligament passes from the thyroid gland
A. Trachea
B. Esophagus
C. Mandible
D. Hyoglossus
Ligament of Berry
ligament of Berry – attached chiefly to the cricoid cartilage and may extend to the thyroid cartilage.
The thyroid gland and all thyroid swelling move with the swallowing/deglutition because the thyroid is attached to the cartilage of the larynx by the suspensory ligament of Berry.
Ligament of Berry also prevents the thyroid gland from sinking into the mediastinum.
