Infrahyoid Muscles Flashcards
1
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Omohyoid
A
Connects with Sternohyoid. Depresses (fixates) the hyoid bone and lowers the larynx during swallowing.
2
Q
Sternohyoid
A
Connects with Omohyoid. Depresses (fixates) the hyoid bone and lowers the larynx during swallowing.
3
Q
Sternothyroid
A
Deep to Omohyoid and Sternohyoid. Depresses (fixates) the hyoid bone and lowers the larynx during swallowing.
4
Q
Thyrohyoid
A
Paired up with Crichothyroid. Depresses (fixates) the hyoid bone and RAISES the larynx during swallowing.
5
Q
Crichothyroid
A
Paired up with Thyrohyoid. TIGHTENS THE VOCAL FOLDS.