Hyoglossal membrane
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| Hyoglossal membrane | |
|---|---|
| Gray's | subject #242 1132 |
| Dorlands/Elsevier | m_08/12522755 |
The hyoglossal membrane is a strong fibrous lamina, which connects the under surface of the root of the tongue to the body of the hyoid bone.
This membrane receives, in front, some of the fibers of the Genioglossi.
[edit] External links
- Hyoglossal+membrane at eMedicine Dictionary
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