Suprahyoid mm. Flashcards
1
Q
What do the suprahyoid mm. form?
A
Floor of the mouth
2
Q
What are suprahyoid muscles important for?
A
- Speaking
- Swallowing
3
Q
This suprahyoid muscle forms the floor of the oral cavity
A
Mylohyoid
4
Q
Mylohyoid attachements
A
Mylohyoid line (inner surface/mandible) —> Hyoid body
5
Q
Mylohyoid functions
A
- Elevates oral cavity floor
- Elevates hyoid
6
Q
Mylohyoid innervation
A
V3
7
Q
This suprahyoid muscle contains two bellies
A
Digastric
- Anterior
- Posterior
8
Q
Anterior belly/digastric attachments
A
Digastric fossa (proximally) —> common tendon w/ post. belly
9
Q
Anterior belly/digastric functions
A
- Elevates hyoid
- Depresses mandible (opens mouth; with post. belly)
10
Q
Anterior belly/digastric innervation
A
Branches from n. to mylohyoid
11
Q
Post. belly/digastric attachments
A
Digastric notch (med. to mastoid process) —> common tendon w/ ant. belly
