Submandibular Region Anatomy
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Submandibular Region Anatomy

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Which structure is NOT found in the submandibular region?

Parotid gland

What is the function of the digastric muscle?

Both a and b

Which nerve supplies the anterior belly of the digastric muscle?

Mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve

Which of the following structures is NOT found in the submandibular region?

<p>Parotid gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the genioglossal muscle?

<p>To protrude the tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nerves passes through the submandibular region?

<p>Glossopharyngeal nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the action of the stylohyoid muscle?

<p>Elevates the hyoid bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve supplies the mylohyoid muscle?

<p>Inferior alveolar nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the hyoglossus muscle?

<p>Body and greater cornu of the hyoid bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the posterior fibers of the mylohyoid muscle inserted?

<p>Body of the hyoid bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the geniohyoid muscle?

<p>Lies above the mylohyoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle assists in both elevating the hyoid bone and drawing it forward?

<p>Geniohyoid muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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