epihyal Synonyms
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epihyal Meaning
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epihyal (n.)
A segment next above the ceratohyal in the hyoidean arch.
epihyal Sentence Examples
- The epihyal is a small bone located in the hyoid apparatus of humans and other mammals.
- It is located between the stylohyal and the ceratohyal bones.
- The epihyal helps to support the tongue and the epiglottis.
- It also plays a role in swallowing and speaking.
- The epihyal is typically about 2 centimeters long.
- It is made of a thin layer of compact bone surrounding a cancellous bone interior.
- The epihyal is attached to the stylohyal by a synovial joint.
- It is attached to the ceratohyal by a fibrous joint.
- The epihyal is innervated by the hypoglossal nerve.
- The epihyal is one of the four bones that make up the hyoid apparatus.
FAQs About the word epihyal
A segment next above the ceratohyal in the hyoidean arch.
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No antonyms found.
The epihyal is a small bone located in the hyoid apparatus of humans and other mammals.
It is located between the stylohyal and the ceratohyal bones.
The epihyal helps to support the tongue and the epiglottis.
It also plays a role in swallowing and speaking.
