basihyoid (Meaning)
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basihyoid (n.)
The central tongue bone.
Synonyms & Antonyms of basihyoid
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basihyoid Sentence Examples
- The basihyoid muscle originates from the posterior surface of the hyoid bone and inserts onto the base of the tongue.
- The basihyoid muscle plays a role in stabilizing the hyoid bone and elevating the tongue.
- Damage to the basihyoid muscle can result in difficulty swallowing and speaking.
- The basihyoid muscle is one of the four muscles that make up the suprahyoid group.
- The basihyoid muscle is innervated by the hypoglossal nerve.
- The basihyoid muscle is a thin, flat muscle that is located beneath the mylohyoid muscle.
- The basihyoid muscle is attached to the hyoid bone by a short tendon.
- The basihyoid muscle is a paired muscle, meaning that it is present on both sides of the body.
- The basihyoid muscle is a striated muscle, meaning that it is composed of fibers that are arranged in a regular pattern.
- The basihyoid muscle is a voluntary muscle, meaning that it can be controlled consciously.
FAQs About the word basihyoid
The central tongue bone.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The basihyoid muscle originates from the posterior surface of the hyoid bone and inserts onto the base of the tongue.
The basihyoid muscle plays a role in stabilizing the hyoid bone and elevating the tongue.
Damage to the basihyoid muscle can result in difficulty swallowing and speaking.
The basihyoid muscle is one of the four muscles that make up the suprahyoid group.
