hyosternal Synonyms
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hyosternal Meaning
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hyosternal (a.)
Between the hyoid bone and the sternum, or pertaining to them; infrahyoid; as, the hyosternal region of the neck.
Pertaining to the hyosternum of turtles.
hyosternal Sentence Examples
- The hyosternal ligament connects the hyoid apparatus to the sternum.
- Hyosternal fusion is a rare congenital anomaly that can cause airway obstruction.
- The hyosternal muscle is responsible for depressing the hyoid bone and larynx.
- Hyosternal fixation is a surgical procedure used to stabilize the hyoid bone in certain medical conditions.
- The hyosternal articulation is formed by the junction of the hyoid bone and the sternum.
- A hyosternal puncture can be performed to access the retrohyoid space in emergency situations.
- Hyosternal inflammation, known as hyosternal bursitis, can cause pain and difficulty swallowing.
- The hyosternal arch is a developmental structure that gives rise to the hyoid bone and the cartilages of the larynx.
- Hyosternal transposition surgery involves repositioning the hyoid bone to improve airway patency.
- Hyosternal implants are used in reconstructive surgery to restore the functional anatomy of the hyoid-laryngeal complex.
FAQs About the word hyosternal
Between the hyoid bone and the sternum, or pertaining to them; infrahyoid; as, the hyosternal region of the neck., Pertaining to the hyosternum of turtles.
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The hyosternal ligament connects the hyoid apparatus to the sternum.
Hyosternal fusion is a rare congenital anomaly that can cause airway obstruction.
The hyosternal muscle is responsible for depressing the hyoid bone and larynx.
Hyosternal fixation is a surgical procedure used to stabilize the hyoid bone in certain medical conditions.
