Petrohyoid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Petrohyoid is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Pertaining to the petrous, or periotic, portion of the skull and the hyoid arch.
Meaning
(anatomy) Pertaining to the petrous, or periotic, portion of the skull and the hyoid arch.
More Meanings
- (anatomy) A petrohyoid muscle.
Example Sentences
the petrohyoid muscles of the frog
Word Forms
- petrohyoids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include petroclival, mandibulohyoid, posthyoid, epihyoid, ceratohyal, hyopalatine.
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