posterior digastric muscle
digastric, posterior
The posterior digastric is a pharyngeal arch II muscle that participates in oral pharyngeal behavior, is innervated by the digastric branch of facial nerve and attaches to the posterior cranial base and the hyoid apparatus. It is found superficial to the mylohyoid muscle.
| Type | Muscle |
| Parent Structure | facial muscle |
| Latin Name | digastric, posterior |
| FMA ID | 46303 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the posterior digastric muscle?
The posterior digastric is a pharyngeal arch II muscle that participates in oral pharyngeal behavior, is innervated by the digastric branch of facial nerve and attaches to the posterior cranial base and the hyoid apparatus. It is found superficial to the mylohyoid muscle.
What is the Latin name for the posterior digastric muscle?
The Latin name for the posterior digastric muscle is digastric, posterior.
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1st arch maxillary component
1st arch maxillary ectoderm
ectoderm of maxillary component
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1st arch maxillary-mandibular groove ectoderm
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