Infrahyoids

Question 1

What are the infrahyoids (ribbon-like muscles) also known as?

Answer 1

STRAP MUSCLES

Question 2

The infrahyoids are located _____________ to the hyoid bone.

Answer 2

INFERIOR

Question 3

Name the 4 infrahyoids?

Answer 3

STERNOHYOID
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STERNOTHYROID
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THYROHYOID
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OMOHYOID (SUPERIOR and INFERIOR BELLIES)

Question 4

What is the general action of the infrahyoids?

Answer 4

DEPRESS THE HYOID BONE

Question 5

Name the superior attachment of these infrahyoids;

sternohyoid, thyrohyoid, and omohyoid superior belly?

Answer 5

HYOID BONE

Question 6

Name the superior attachment for sternothyroid?

Answer 6

THYROID CARTILAGE

Question 7

Name the superior attachment for omohyoid inferior belly?

Answer 7

INTERMEDIATE TENDON

Question 8

Which 2 infrahyoids attach inferiorly at the manubrium?

Answer 8

STERNOHYOID
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STERNOTHYROID

Question 9

Name the inferior attachment of the thyrohyoid?

Answer 9

THYROID CARTILAGE

Question 10

Name the inferior attachment of the omohyoid superior belly?

Answer 10

INTERMEDIATE TENDON

Question 11

Name the inferior attachment of the omohyoid inferior belly?

Answer 11

SUPERIOR BORDER OF THE SCAPULA NEAR THE SUPRASCAPULAR NOTCH