How Do You Spell MYLOHYOIDEUS?

Pronunciation: [mˌa͡ɪlə͡ʊɪˈɔ͡ɪdɪəs] (IPA)

The word "mylohyoideus" is a combination of two Latin words, "mylo" meaning "molar teeth" and "hyoideus" meaning "hyoid bone". It is pronounced as /maɪ.loʊ.haɪˈɔɪ.di.əs/ and spelled with a combination of Latin and Greek letters. The "mylo-" prefix is spelled with the letter "y" instead of "i" as it comes from the Greek word "μυλος" which is spelled with a "y" in Greek. The "hyoideus" suffix is spelled with a "y" instead of "i" as it follows the Latin spelling rules.

MYLOHYOIDEUS Meaning and Definition

1. Mylohyoideus is a term used in anatomical and medical contexts to refer to a specific muscle in the human body. It is a paired muscle located in the neck region, situated just below the lower jaw or mandible. The term "mylohyoideus" is derived from the Latin words "mylo" meaning "mill" or "molar tooth," and "hyoideus" referring to the hyoid bone.

   The mylohyoideus muscle is flat and fan-shaped, and it forms the floor of the mouth. It is involved in several important functions, primarily related to swallowing and the movement of the tongue. This muscle originates from the inner surface of the mandible near the midline and inserts onto the hyoid bone.

   The mylohyoideus muscle plays a significant role in the elevation and stabilization of the hyoid bone during swallowing. It assists in the raising of the floor of the mouth and contributes to the process of tongue movement. Additionally, the mylohyoideus muscle aids in the initial phase of digestion by facilitating the movement of food from the mouth to the pharynx.

   Damage or dysfunction of the mylohyoideus muscle may lead to difficulties in swallowing, known as dysphagia, and can have implications for overall oral and digestive health. Understanding the anatomy and function of the mylohyoideus muscle is crucial in medical and dental fields, particularly in the evaluation and treatment of patients experiencing swallowing disorders or other related conditions.

2. Mylohyoid.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for MYLOHYOIDEUS

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Etymology of MYLOHYOIDEUS

The word "mylohyoideus" is derived from the Ancient Greek language. It is a combination of two Greek words: "mylē" meaning "cheek" and "hyoeidēs" meaning "shaped like a horseshoe". In anatomy, the mylohyoideus is the name of a muscle located in the neck region that forms the floor of the mouth.