infrahyoid muscle

infrahyoid

The infrahyoid muscles are a group of four pairs of muscles in the anterior part of the neck. (The term infrahyoid refers to the region below to the hyoid bone in the neck. ) Collectively, they are referred to as the strap muscles, because the muscles are long and flat much like a strap.

Type Bone
Parent Structure hyoid muscle
Latin Name infrahyoid
FMA ID 13338

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the infrahyoid muscle?
The infrahyoid muscles are a group of four pairs of muscles in the anterior part of the neck. (The term infrahyoid refers to the region below to the hyoid bone in the neck. ) Collectively, they are referred to as the strap muscles, because the muscles are long and flat much like a strap.
What is the Latin name for the infrahyoid muscle?
The Latin name for the infrahyoid muscle is infrahyoid.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.