Medical Definition of Musculus sternohyoideus
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1. Of or pertaining to the sternum and the hyoid bone or cartilage.
2. Origin, posterior surface of manubrium sterni and first costal cartilage; insertion, body of hyoid bone; action, depresses hyoid bone; nerve supply, upper cervical via spinal nerves(ansa cervicalis).
Synonym: musculus sternohyoideus.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Musculus Sternohyoideus
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