mylohyoid Synonyms

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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.

mylohyoid Sentence Examples

1. The mylohyoid muscle forms the anterior portion of the floor of the oral cavity.
2. The mylohyoid forms the supporting structure for the tongue and prevents it from sinking backwards.
3. The mylohyoid muscle is innervated by the mandibular nerve, a branch of the trigeminal nerve.
4. The mylohyoid muscle elevates the hyoid bone and depresses the mandible.
5. The mylohyoid muscle is responsible for the opening of the mouth.
6. The mylohyoid muscle is weakened in individuals with Down syndrome.
7. The mylohyoid muscle is involved in the formation of the submandibular fossa.
8. The mylohyoid muscle is located inferior to the mandible.
9. The mylohyoid muscle is derived from the first pharyngeal arch.
10. The mylohyoid muscle is traversed by the hypoglossal nerve.

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What is the meaning of the word mylohyoid

Pertaining to, or in the region of, the lower jaw and the hyoid apparatus; as, the mylohyoid nerve.

What are the synonyms of the word mylohyoid

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What are the antonyms of the word mylohyoid

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What is the usage of word mylohyoid

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.

How to use the word mylohyoid in a sentence?

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.