Pectoral girdle- hyoid

Question 1

The hyoid is the only bone not directly articulating with any other bone. True or false

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The hyoid is the attachment for ________ musculature.

Answer 2

Tongue

Question 3

Name the three muscles that attach to the anterior inferior body of hyoid.

Answer 3

M. digastricus
M. stylohyoid
M. mylohyoid

Question 4

M. digastricus runs from temporal, mastoid notch and mandible, digastric fossa to the anterior inferior body of hyoid. It is responsible of

Answer 4

jaw movement

Question 5

M. stylohyoid runs from temporal, styloid process to the anterior inferior body of hyoid. It is responsible of

Answer 5

tongue elevation

Question 6

The muscle called _______ runs from mandible, mylohyoid line to the anterior inferior body of hyoid and raises floor of mout and tongue.

Answer 6

M. mylohyoid