Mylohyoid muscle

Mylohyoid Muscle

The Mylohyoid Muscle (pronounced: my-lo-HY-oid) is a paired muscle located in the anatomical region of the mouth and neck. It forms the floor of the mouth and assists in masticating (chewing) and swallowing.

Etymology

The term "Mylohyoid" originates from the Greek words "mylo" meaning mill (in reference to mastication) and "hyoid" referring to the hyoid bone, which is the bone this muscle is attached to.

Anatomy

The Mylohyoid Muscle is a flat, triangular muscle that extends from the mandible (jawbone) to the hyoid bone. It is part of the suprahyoid muscles, a group of four muscles that suspend the hyoid bone beneath the mandible and temporal bone.

Function

The primary function of the Mylohyoid Muscle is to elevate the hyoid bone and the floor of the mouth, aiding in the process of swallowing. It also assists in mastication by stabilizing the floor of the mouth.

Related Terms

• Hyoid bone
• Mandible
• Suprahyoid muscles
• Mastication
• Swallowing

See Also

• Oral cavity
• Neck
• Human anatomy

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Mylohyoid muscle
• Wikipedia's article - Mylohyoid muscle

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