Hyoid and Tongue Muscles Flashcards by abby fisher

Q

suprahyoid mm

A

depress the mandible, elevate the hyoid bone

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Q

infrahyoid mm

A

stabilize or depress hyoid bone

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Q

styloglossus m

A

pulls the tongue posteriorly (retract)

hypoglossal n

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Q

hyoglossus m

A

pulls the tongue down (depression)

hypoglossal n

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genioglossus m

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pulls the tongue out of the mouth (protrude)

hypoglossal n

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