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What are the functions for the suprahyoid and infrahyoid muscles?
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∙ 14y ago
the suprahyoid muscles, so called because they are located
superior to the hyoid bone, and (2) the infrahyoid muscles, named for
their position inferior to the hyoid bone. Both groups of
muscles stabilize the hyoid bone, allowing it to serve as a firm base on
which the tongue can move
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What muscles are located superior to the hyoid bone?
Strap muscles
What type of muscle is a infrahyoid muscle?
skeletal muscles
Does hyoid articulate in the atlas?
The Hyoid bone does not have any articulations. It is commonly described as a gyroscope. It is held in place by the suprahyoid and infrahyoid musculature. It has a deep relationship with the Atlas however does not articulate directly with it.
Is strap muscle the same as infrahyoid muscles?
what is facia of strap muscle
Muscles that form the floor of the oral cavity are the?
genioglossus, geniohyoid, omohyoid, digastric anterior belly, hyoglossus
What muscles depresses the hyroid bone and larynx?
The sternohyoid muscle, Omohyoid muscle, and Thyroid muscle are three muscles that are responsible for the depression of the hyoid bone.
Name the four pairs of infrahyoid muscles?
1 pair:m.sternohyoideus 2 pair: m.thyreohyoideus 3 pair : m.omohyoideus 4 pair. m.sternothyreoideus
The coordinated functions of muscles and bones?
10 coordinated function of muscles and bones
What is the name of the ''strap muscle'' in the nack?
infrahyoid sternohyoid sternothyroid omohyoidcan you put a pronouncition key on this????
What is the functions of the muscles of back and buttocks?
Same as all the other muscles - to allow you to move about.
What polysaccharides are found in your muscles?
glycogen is found in muscle cells, it functions as a reserve for glucose in muscles.
What is the major functions of cardiac muscles?
Heart Contractions
