Hyoglossus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌhaɪ.oʊˈɡlɑs.əs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hyoglossus is a noun meaning (anatomy) A flat muscle on either side of the tongue, connecting it with the body and the thyrohyal of the hyoid bone.
Meaning
(anatomy) A flat muscle on either side of the tongue, connecting it with the body and the thyrohyal of the hyoid bone.
Example Sentences
The Muscles of the Tongue are: the Genio-hyoglossus, which is the protruder; — the Hyoglossus, which is the depressor or retractor, or muscle which draws the tongue in; […]
Word Forms
- hyoglossi
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include styloglossus, mylohyoid, hyoid, chondroglossus, thyrohyoid, omohyoid.
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