Muscles of the hyoid apparatus

Question 1

Origin of m. sternohyoideus

Answer 1

Manubrium sterni

Question 2

Insertion of m. sternohyoideus

Answer 2

Basihyoideum

Question 3

Function of m. sternohyoideus

Answer 3

Retraction of the hyoid apparatus and tongue at the end of swallowing, returning them to their resting positions.

Question 4

Origin of m. thyrohyoideus

Answer 4

The lamina of the thyroid cartilage of the larynx

Question 5

Insertion of m. thyrohyoideus

Answer 5

Caudal surface of the thyrohyoideum

Question 6

Function of m. thyrohyoideus

Answer 6

Draws the hyoid apparatus caudally andqor the larynx rostrally.

Question 7

Origin of m. mylohyoideus

Answer 7

Linea mylohyoidea on the lingual surface of the carpus mandibulae.

Question 8

Insertion of m. mylohyoideus

Answer 8

Basihyoideum

Question 9

Function of m. mylohyoideus

Answer 9

Lifts the body and root of the tongue and draws the hyoid apparatus rostrally during swallowing

Question 10

Origin of m. geniohyoideus

Answer 10

Pars incisive of the mandible

Question 11

Insertion of m. geniohyoideus

Answer 11

Rostral surface of the basihyoideum

Question 12

Function of m. geniohyoideus

Answer 12

Draws the hyoid apparatus rostrally during swallowing