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Structure of geniohyoid muscle

Known as: Geniohyoid muscle, Musculus geniohyoideus, Geniohyoid 
A muscle extending from the chin to the hyoid bone that brings the hyoid bone forward when swallowing and depresses the mandible.
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2018
2018
The sublingual gland is the smallest of the three major salivary glands, which also include the parotid and submandibular glands… 
2015
2015
The first priority in the management of comminuted mandibular fractures is the prevention of acute upper airway obstruction. Each… 
Review
2015
Review
2015
Fractured and displaced genial tubercles are a relatively rare happening in the field of oral and maxillofacial trauma. These… 
2011
2011
  • 2011
  • Corpus ID: 27677397
There are 3 different pharynxes (Figure 1). The nasopharynx, or velopharynx, is the airspace posterior to all of the soft palate… 
2009
2009
Mylohyoid and anterior belly of the digastric muscles are supplied by a branch from the inferior alveolar nerve called the… 
2004
2004
A B S T R A C T. o A new nomenclature of anuran muscles and a general method to choose the appropriate names of anatomical… 
2004
2004
OBJECTIVE To provide anatomic basis for genioglossus advancement. METHOD Forty adult cadaver heads (male=29, female=11) were… 
Review
2001
Review
2001
We describe a modified technique for mortised genioglossus advancement for treating obstructive sleep apnea and review the… 
1981
1981
A pilot study was undertaken to determine the effect, if any, of alteration of the suprahyoid muscles on mandibular growth in the… 
1969
1969
ConclusionReceptor activity of the muscles of deglutition was recorded in cats. Discharges of afferent impulses were recorded in…