hyoglossus Synonyms
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hyoglossus Meaning
Webster
hyoglossus (n.)
A flat muscle on either side of the tongue, connecting it with the hyoid bone.
hyoglossus Sentence Examples
- The hyoglossus is a muscle located in the floor of the mouth.
- The hyoglossus originates from the hyoid bone and inserts into the side of the tongue.
- The hyoglossus is innervated by the hypoglossal nerve.
- The hyoglossus is responsible for depressing the tongue.
- The hyoglossus is also involved in the formation of the valleculae.
- The hyoglossus is one of the muscles responsible for swallowing.
- The hyoglossus is a thin, flat muscle.
- The hyoglossus is located deep to the geniohyoid muscle.
- The hyoglossus is susceptible to damage during endotracheal intubation.
- The hyoglossus can be visualized using ultrasound.
FAQs About the word hyoglossus
A flat muscle on either side of the tongue, connecting it with the hyoid bone.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The hyoglossus is a muscle located in the floor of the mouth.
The hyoglossus originates from the hyoid bone and inserts into the side of the tongue.
The hyoglossus is innervated by the hypoglossal nerve.
The hyoglossus is responsible for depressing the tongue.
