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The extrinsic muscle of the tongue that originates at the hyoid bone is the hyoglossus muscle. It is responsible for depressing and retracting the tongue. The hyoglossus connects the hyoid bone to the lateral aspects of the tongue, playing a crucial role in tongue movement and positioning.
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What is the name of the bone found in the tongue?
Hyoid
Where does your tongue begin?
The tongue begins at the back of the throat, attached to the hyoid bone in the oral cavity.
What is the action of omohyoid muscle and what is the benefit of depressing the hyoid bone?
The action of the omohyoid is to depress the hyoid. Its name derives from the Greek "omos" meaning shoulder, giving one of its attachments, and "hyoid", giving the other attachment - the hyoid bone. The function of the hyoid seems to be in voice variations. All mammals have them and there are arguments if primitive hominids used them as we do.
Where does the tongue start?
The tongue starts at the back of the mouth, connected to the hyoid bone and the base of the skull. It is a muscular organ that plays a key role in speech, taste, and swallowing.
Where on the lower jaw is the tongue attached?
The tongue is attached to the lower jaw at the midline through a structure called the frenulum, which connects the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. This attachment allows for movement and flexibility of the tongue while also aiding in functions such as speaking and swallowing. The base of the tongue also extends to the hyoid bone and the muscles of the throat.
What are The names of the extrinsic tongue muscles commonly end in?
hyoid
What is the name bone of the tongue of the tongue?
The bone beneath the tongue is called the hyoid bone. It is a U-shaped bone located in the neck that is not directly connected to any other bone in the body, but is held in place by muscles and ligaments.
What Bone is attached to neck and tongue muscle?
I believe you are talking about the hyoid bone. It's the only bone in the body not directly connected to another bone. It is instead attached to ligaments and muscles.
Where does your tongue end?
It ends at the tip, but it begins at the base of the back of the mouth (at the muscle insertion point).
What is the of the bone that anchors the tongue?
the hyoid.
What are the two muscles that are inserted in or on the hyoid bone of a cat?
The two muscles inserted in or on the hyoid bone of a cat are the geniohyoideus muscle and the mylohyoideus muscle. The geniohyoideus muscle inserts onto the hyoid bone, while the mylohyoideus muscle attaches to the body of the hyoid bone.
What is the name of the bone that anchors the tongue?
hyoid
The muscles of the tongue and throat are attached to what?
Hyoid
What is the name of the bone found in the tongue?
Hyoid
What bone supports the tongue?
The hyoid bone supports the tongue and serves as an attachment for muscles the move the tongue and have part in the function of swallowing. :)
What is bone under tongue?
The bone under the tongue is called the hyoid bone. It is a U-shaped bone located in the neck that does not directly connect to any other bones. The hyoid bone plays a role in supporting the tongue and helping with swallowing and speech.
What is the movable base of the tongue?
The movable base of the tongue is called the hyoid bone. It is a U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue muscles and helps to control swallowing and speech.
