stylohyoid

American

[stahy-loh-hahy-oid] / ˌstaɪ loʊˈhaɪ ɔɪd /

adjective

Anatomy.

of, relating to, or situated between the styloid process of the temporal bone and the hyoid bone.

Etymology

Origin of stylohyoid

From the New Latin word stylohȳoīdeus, dating back to 1700–10. See stylo- ¹, hyoid

Example Sentences

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The stylohyoid muscle moves the hyoid bone posteriorly, elevating the larynx, and the mylohyoid muscle lifts it and helps press the tongue to the top of the mouth.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

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