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Which structures receive blood from the superior thyroid artery?

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Detailed anatomical illustration of the human thyroid gland and surrounding structures, showing the right and left lobes, isthmus, nearby arteries, veins, nerves, lymph nodes, and cartilage in the neck. — thyroid gland Human thyroid gland.

The superior thyroid artery, which is a branch of the external carotid artery, provides blood supply to the following structures:

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