Supra- Mylohyoid Muscle Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Mylohyoid Muscle known for?
A
It forms the floor of the mouth
2
Q
What is the origin for the mylohyoid muscle?
A
mylohyoid ridge
3
Q
What is the insertion for the mylohyoid muscle?
A
body of the hyoid
4
Q
What is the action of the mylohyoid muscle?
A
elevate hyoid
depresses mandible and
helps elevate tongue
5
Q
What is the innervation for the myloyoid muscle?
A
mylohyoid nerve
V(3)-mandibular nerve or division of the fifth cranial or trigeminal nerve
