Suprahyoid & Infrahyoid Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Mylohyoid
A
Mylohyoid Line of mandible
—Elevates hyoid bone
2
Q
Stylohyoid
A
Body of Hyoid Bone
–Elevates hyoid bone
3
Q
Geniohyoid
A
Body of Hyoid Bone
—Raises hyoid bone anteriosuperiorly
4
Q
Digastric
A
Anterior Belly - Digastric fossa of mandible
Posterior Belly- Mastoid notch of temporal bone
—-Raises hyoid bone
5
Q
Sternohyoid
A
Posterior Manubrium of Sternum
—-depress hyoid bone
6
Q
Sternothyroid
A
Posterior Manubrium of Sternum
—-depress hyoid bone & larynx
7
Q
Thyrohyoid
A
Oblique line of thyroid cartilage
—-depress hyoid bone & raises larynx
8
Q
Omohyoid
A
Superior border of scapula near suprascapular notch
—Depresses & steadies hyoid bone