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mylohyoideus [mī′lōhī·oi′dē·əs] Etymology: Gk, myle, mill, hyoeides, upsilon, U-shaped one of a pair of flat triangular muscles that form the floor of the cavity of the mouth. It is innervated by the mylohyoid nerve and acts to raise the hyoid bone and the tongue. Also called mylohyoid muscle. Compare digastricus, geniohyoideus, 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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