MANDIBULOHYOID Meaning and
Definition
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Mandibulohyoid is a term used in anatomy and physiology to describe a specific muscle and its associated structures located in the neck and lower jaw region. The term is derived from two main components: "mandibulo," referring to the mandible or lower jawbone, and "hyoid," referring to the hyoid bone, a horseshoe-shaped bone located in the neck.
The mandibulohyoid muscle is a thin, flat muscle that originates from the junction of the mandible and temporal bone, specifically the digastric fossa. From this point of origin, the muscle extends downward and forward, attaching to the body and greater cornu of the hyoid bone. This muscle is responsible for various movements involving the jaw, tongue, and hyoid bone, such as opening the mouth, lowering the mandible, elevating the hyoid bone, and assisting in swallowing.
The mandibulohyoid muscle is innervated by the mylohyoid nerve, a branch of the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V), and receives its blood supply from branches of the lingual artery.
The term "mandibulohyoid" can also pertain to any other structures or features that are anatomically or functionally related to the mandibulohyoid muscle or bones. It is commonly used in medical textbooks, research articles, and clinical discussions to describe the specific anatomical details, functions, and clinical implications associated with this region of the neck and jaw.
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Etymology of MANDIBULOHYOID
The word "mandibulohyoid" is derived from two root words: "mandibulo" and "hyoid".
The term "mandibulo" is derived from the Latin word "mandibula", which means "jaw". It refers to the lower jawbone, which in humans is called the mandible.
The term "hyoid" comes from the Greek word "húoeidēs", which means "shaped like the letter U". It refers to the hyoid bone, a U-shaped bone located in the neck, supporting the tongue and other muscles involved in swallowing.
In combination, "mandibulohyoid" refers to a structure or relationship between the mandible (jawbone) and the hyoid bone.
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