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digastricus [dīgas′trikəs] Etymology: Gk, di, twice, gaster, stomach one of four suprahyoid muscles having two parts, an anterior belly and a posterior belly. The anterior belly acts to open the jaw and to draw the hyoid bone forward. The posterior belly acts to draw back and to raise the hyoid bone. Also called digastric muscle. Compare geniohyoideus, mylohyoideus, stylohyoideus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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