anterior digastric muscle

anterior belly of digastric

The anterior digastric is a pharyngeal arch I muscle that participates in oral/pharygeal behaviors and is innervated by the nerve to mylohyoid (a branch of the third division of the trigeminal nerve), is attached to the mandible and to the hyoid apparatus, and it is superficial to mylohyoid muscle.

Type Muscle
Parent Structure muscle of digastric group
Latin Name anterior belly of digastric
FMA ID 46302

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the anterior digastric muscle?
The anterior digastric is a pharyngeal arch I muscle that participates in oral/pharygeal behaviors and is innervated by the nerve to mylohyoid (a branch of the third division of the trigeminal nerve), is attached to the mandible and to the hyoid apparatus, and it is superficial to mylohyoid muscle.
What is the Latin name for the anterior digastric muscle?
The Latin name for the anterior digastric muscle is anterior belly of digastric.

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