Asked by Samantha Dopson on May 06, 2024
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Which of the following muscles elevates the hyoid bone during the swallowing process?
A) Omohyoid
B) Thyrohyoid
C) Mylohyoid
D) Sternohyoid
E) Sternothyroid
Hyoid Bone
A U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue and is associated with swallowing and speech.
Omohyoid
A muscle in the neck that acts to lower the hyoid bone and larynx during swallowing and speech.
Thyrohyoid
A muscle in the neck that depresses the hyoid bone and raises the larynx during swallowing and speaking.
- Identify the muscles involved in the elevation of the hyoid bone during swallowing.
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Desirae SomervilleMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The mylohyoid muscle originates from the mylohyoid line of the mandible and inserts on the hyoid bone. It functions to elevate the hyoid bone during swallowing.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the muscles involved in the elevation of the hyoid bone during swallowing.