Definition of Hyoglossal. Meaning of Hyoglossal. Synonyms of Hyoglossal

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Definition of Hyoglossal

Hyoglossal
Hyoglossal Hy`o*glos"sal, a. [Hyo- + Gr. ? tongue.] (Anat.) (a) Pertaining to or connecting the tongue and hyodean arch; as, the hyoglossal membrane. (b) Of or pertaining to the hyoglossus muscle.

Meaning of Hyoglossal from wikipedia

- The hyoglossal membrane is a strong fibrous lamina, which connects the under surface of the root of the tongue to the body of the hyoid bone. It is characterized...
- (Hyoglossus visible at center.) Muscles of the neck. Anterior view. Hyoglossal muscle in purple Details Origin Hyoid Insertion side of the tongue Nerve...
- with the hyoid bone by the hyoglossi and genioglossi muscles and the hyoglossal membrane, with the epiglottis by three glossoepiglottic folds of mucous...
- close apposition of the glottis walls and linguolaryngeal cleft walls and hyoglossal sling contractions. Sea turtles are caught worldwide, although it is illegal...