Extrinsic Muscles 2 Flashcards
1
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Thyrohyoid
A
- Draws the hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage towards each other
2
Q
Omohyoid
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- Has intermediate Tendon: passes thrpugh fascial loop arising from the clavicle
- Depresses larynx
- Retracts and steadies the hyoid bone in swallowing and speaking
3
Q
Sternothyroid
2nd blue box
A
- 2nd blue box
- Depresses the larynx (and hyoid)
4
Q
Sternohyoid
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- Depresses the hyoid bone and larynx
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