Hyoid Muscles Flashcards by Veronica Aguiniga | Brainscape

Q

What is the function of the Hyoid Muscles?

A

assist in swallowing and mastication

more swallowing

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What are the 2 groups of the hyoid muscles?

A

Suprahyoid Muscles

2. Infrahyoid Muscles

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Q

What does Suprahyoid mean?

A

above the hyoid muscle

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What does infrahyiod mean?

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below the hyoid muscle

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