How Do You Spell STYLOHYOIDEUS?

Pronunciation: [stˌa͡ɪlə͡ʊɪˈɔ͡ɪdɪəs] (IPA)

The word "stylohyoideus" is an anatomical term used to describe a specific muscle in the human body. The word is spelled phonetically as /staɪləˈhaɪədiəs/. The first four letters "stylo" refer to the styloid process, a pointed bony projection on the skull. The next four letters "hyoi" refer to the hyoid bone, a horseshoe-shaped bone in the neck. The final letters "deus" means "muscle" in Latin. Therefore, the "stylohyoideus" muscle connects the styloid process to the hyoid bone, helping in movements of the tongue, larynx, and pharynx.

STYLOHYOIDEUS Meaning and Definition

1. The stylohyoideus is a term used in anatomy to describe a slender muscle located in the neck region. It originates from the styloid process of the temporal bone, which is a pointed projection located just below the ear. The muscle then extends downwards and inserts onto the hyoid bone, which is a U-shaped bone located at the base of the tongue.

   The primary function of the stylohyoideus muscle is to elevate and retract the hyoid bone. This action is essential for various important tasks such as swallowing and speech production. During swallowing, the muscle contracts to lift the hyoid bone, helping to move the throat structures and facilitate the passage of food and liquid.

   The stylohyoideus plays a role in speech production by controlling the position and movement of the hyoid bone. It aids in the fine adjustments necessary for precise articulation of speech sounds.

   In addition to these functions, the stylohyoideus muscle also contributes to the stabilization of the hyoid bone during various head and neck movements.

   Understanding the anatomy and function of the stylohyoideus muscle is crucial for medical professionals and anatomists in evaluating and diagnosing conditions related to the neck and throat, as well as in surgical procedures involving the structures it interacts with.

2. See under musculus.

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

Common Misspellings for STYLOHYOIDEUS

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Etymology of STYLOHYOIDEUS

The word "stylohyoideus" is derived from two Greek roots: "stylos" meaning "pillar" or "stake", and "hyoeides" meaning "shaped like the letter U" or "like the letter upsilon". In anatomy, the "stylohyoideus" refers to a muscle located in the neck region, which connects the styloid process of the temporal bone to the hyoid bone.