Muscles and their doings Flashcards
1
Q
Mylohyoid M
A
suprahyoid
elevates hyoid B, elevates floor of mouth and tongue
N. to mylohyoid
2
Q
Geniohyoid M
A
elevates hyoid, shortens floor of mouth
widens pharynx
C1 via hypoglossal N
3
Q
Digastric M
A
Elevates hyoid
steadies hyoid
depresses the mandible
Anterior B: N. to mylohyoid
Posterior B: facial VII
4
Q
Stylohyoid M
A
Stylohyoid M
elevates hyoid B
retracts hyoid B
elongates floor of mouth
facial N