Suprahyoid Group/ Digastric Muscles

Question 1

Name the 4 Suprahyoid Muscles

Answer 1

1. Digastric Muscle
2. Mylohyoid Muscle
3. Geniohyoid Muscle
4. Stylohyoid Muscle

Question 2

Name the 2 bellies of the Digastric Muscle

Answer 2

1. Anterior Belly

2. Posterior Belly

Question 3

What is the action of the Digastric Muscle?

Answer 3

Elevates hyoid and larynx and depresses mandible

Question 4

What is the innervation for the Digastric Muscle?

Answer 4

Ant. Belly: V(3)

Post. Belly: Cranial Nerve VII (Facial Nerve )