Hyoepiglottic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hyoepiglottic is an adjective meaning Relating to, or connecting the hyoid bone and the epiglottis.
Meaning
Relating to, or connecting the hyoid bone and the epiglottis.
Example Sentences
Ventral depression of the epiglottis by contraction of the hyoepiglottic muscle, as it may occur during a call, will pull the dorsal end of the cuneiform process ventrally and, thereby, pull its ventral end dorsally.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include epiglottidean, epiglottic, hyoglossal, hyolingual, pharyngoepiglottic, epiglottal.
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