Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The mylohyoid muscle is a thin, flat muscle that forms the floor of the mouth, stretching from the mandible (jawbone) to the hyoid bone. It plays a crucial role in elevating the hyoid bone and floor of the mouth during swallowing and speech.
A horseshoe-shaped bone situated in the anterior midline of the neck between the chin and thyroid cartilage, serving as an anchor point for muscles associated with swallowing and speech.
The lower jaw or jawbone, being the largest, strongest, and lowest bone in the human face.
Swallowing: A complex process that involves moving food from the mouth through the pharynx and into the esophagus with coordinated muscular contractions