Evidence suggests that approximately 12% of leiomyomas occur in the head and neck region. However, leiomyomas in the sternothyroid, or other strap muscles, are extremely rare.

Thyrohyoid: Ansa cervicalis/hypoglossal n. C1-C2: Lower/stabilize hyoid; raise larynx to hyoid : Sternothyroid: Ansa cervicalis: C1-C2: Lower/stabilize larynx: ...