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Meaning of hyoidean

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hyoidean (a.)

Same as Hyoid, a.

hyoidean Sentence Examples

  1. The hyoidean apparatus is a group of bones that supports the tongue and assists in swallowing and speech.
  2. The hyoidean bone is located in the midline of the neck, just below the mandible.
  3. The hyoidean bone is connected to the skull by ligaments and muscles.
  4. The hyoidean apparatus is divided into three parts: the body, the greater horns, and the lesser horns.
  5. The body of the hyoidean bone is a thin, flat bone that forms the central part of the apparatus.
  6. The greater horns of the hyoidean bone are two long, curved bones that extend laterally from the body.
  7. The lesser horns of the hyoidean bone are two small, pointed bones that project anteriorly from the body.
  8. The hyoidean apparatus is innervated by the hypoglossal nerve.
  9. The hyoidean apparatus is involved in a variety of functions, including swallowing, speech, and breathing.
  10. The hyoidean apparatus can be affected by a variety of conditions, including fractures, dislocations, and infections.

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Same as Hyoid, a.

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The hyoidean apparatus is a group of bones that supports the tongue and assists in swallowing and speech.

The hyoidean bone is located in the midline of the neck, just below the mandible.

The hyoidean bone is connected to the skull by ligaments and muscles.

The hyoidean apparatus is divided into three parts: the body, the greater horns, and the lesser horns.