mylohyoid Sentence Examples
- The mylohyoid muscle forms the anterior portion of the floor of the oral cavity.
- The mylohyoid forms the supporting structure for the tongue and prevents it from sinking backwards.
- The mylohyoid muscle is innervated by the mandibular nerve, a branch of the trigeminal nerve.
- The mylohyoid muscle elevates the hyoid bone and depresses the mandible.
- The mylohyoid muscle is responsible for the opening of the mouth.
- The mylohyoid muscle is weakened in individuals with Down syndrome.
- The mylohyoid muscle is involved in the formation of the submandibular fossa.
- The mylohyoid muscle is located inferior to the mandible.
- The mylohyoid muscle is derived from the first pharyngeal arch.
- The mylohyoid muscle is traversed by the hypoglossal nerve.
mylohyoid Meaning
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mylohyoid (a.)
Pertaining to, or in the region of, the lower jaw and the hyoid apparatus; as, the mylohyoid nerve.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mylohyoid
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Pertaining to, or in the region of, the lower jaw and the hyoid apparatus; as, the mylohyoid nerve.
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The mylohyoid muscle forms the anterior portion of the floor of the oral cavity.
The mylohyoid forms the supporting structure for the tongue and prevents it from sinking backwards.
The mylohyoid muscle is innervated by the mandibular nerve, a branch of the trigeminal nerve.
The mylohyoid muscle elevates the hyoid bone and depresses the mandible.
